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George Foreman, Boxer Turned Foreman Grill Infomercial Star, Dies at 76


George Foreman, the charismatic boxer turned infomercial star, died Friday at the age of 76, his family disclosed via Instagram.

The Texas-born Foreman became heavyweight champion of the world, and segued into a TV staple and pop culture icon. He was swept up in the swirl of decade-defining events surrounding Muhammad Ali as well as Joe Frazier and other high-wattage pugilists of the 1970s. Foreman’s family confirmed his death in an Instagram post on Friday.

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