Legendary boxer and entrepreneur George Foreman died on Friday, March 21. He was 76.
The news was confirmed by his family via his Instagram page.
“Our hearts are broken,” the post reads. “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.”
The post goes on to memorialize Foreman as “a devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather.”
“A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply respected – a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name – for his family.”
After a boxing streak that saw him win several gold medals, he retired in 1977 and became an ordained minister. He returned to the ring briefly in 1994, becoming the oldest heavyweight champion shortly after.