George Foreman, heavyweight boxing champion, dies at 76

Posted Mar 22, 2025
George Foreman, world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist, died on Friday at age 76. "Our hearts are broken," an announcement on Foreman's Instagram page read. "With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025 surrounded by loved ones." (NBC News)

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