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George Foreman, the glowering heavyweight who became a lovable champion, dies at 76
"A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand- and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility and purpose,” his family wrote.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Watch: 'It was like I was mugged' - Foreman reflects on the Rumble in the Jungle
The heavyweight champion, who has died at the age of 76, says "he went with two titles belts and came home with none."BBC News - 3d -
From boxing monster to cuddly veteran – George Foreman was unique
The former heavyweight champion died this weekend but his remarkable story of two distinct parts will live onYahoo Sports - 2d -
George Foreman death: Heavyweight boxing legend and grill namesake dies aged 76
He leaves behind a towering legacy in sport, business, and popular culture – a true heavyweight in every senseYahoo Sports - 3d -
Why George Foreman will be remembered as 'That Guy'
George Foreman was a champion, but for a lot of nonboxing fans, he will be remembered for so much more.ESPN - 1d -
Politicians, Athletes React to the Death of Boxing Champion, Entrepreneur George Foreman
Foreman was both a boxing icon and an inspirational electric grill entrepreneur.Inc. - 3d -
The Foreman-Ali Rumble That Changed Their Careers, and Congo
Half a century ago, the “Rumble in the Jungle” became not just a fight between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali, but a cultural touchstone.The New York Times - 2d -
Mike Tyson, sports world mourns George Foreman: 'His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten'
Foreman's personality, as much as his toughness as a fighter, left an impact on the sports world.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
What was 'Rumble in the Jungle'? Remembering epic George Foreman-Muhammad Ali fight
"The Rumble in the Jungle" pitted George Foreman against Muhammad Ali in Africa, and it was arguably the most notable fight of their lives.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'Beyond A Legend': Social Media Pays Tribute To George Foreman
Celebrities and sports figures reflected on Foreman's contributions to "boxing and beyond" following news of his death.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
George Foreman beat time by going from humiliation to vindication
Boxing is full of guys who fought past their primes. What Foreman pulled off was something entirely different.ESPN - 2d -
'If Big George hit you, you stayed hit': George Foreman obituary
George Foreman goes down as one of the greatest ever heavyweight boxers, one part of a "holy trinity of heavyweight boxers with Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier".BBC News - 3d -
George Foreman’s life was extraordinary, and his transformation fit for a giant
It wasn’t the victories that ultimately came to define George Foreman’s life. It was the defeats and epiphanies and genuine convictions, the leaps of faith he took which came to define him. It was ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How George Foreman transformed from the gruff, brooding bully of the 70s to a beloved hero and icon
Foreman's near-death experience in 1977 changed his life -- and millions more -- foreverCBS Sports - 3d -
Rumble in the Jungle 50 years on with George Foreman: ‘I was truly devastated to lose’
“The Rumble in the Jungle”, pitting heavyweight champion George Foreman against Muhammad Ali on October 30, 1974 remains arguably the most watched and discussed boxing event of all time.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Kitty Dukakis dies at 88
Kitty Dukakis, the former first lady of Massachusetts and wife of presidential nominee Michael Dukakis, has died.CBS News - 1d -
Rower dies during race on the Thames
A rower has died after competing in a veterans’ boat race on the River Thames.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Who was George Foreman? What to know about boxing legend, TV star and ordained minister
Foreman told USA TODAY in 2023 that his "life is so much more than boxing," saying that he has "been knocked out more outside the ring than in the ring."Yahoo Sports - 4d -
George Foreman: a charmer who left his mark in the dirt and dust of the fight game
Former heavyweight champion was always more complex and interesting than his contrasting personae suggested. Boxing seems a smaller and darker world now. George Foreman has gone and, with his ...The Guardian - 3d -
George Foreman showed every gesture is political – especially for Black athletes | Bryan Armen Graham
At the 1968 Olympics, Foreman’s flag-waving was seen as deference if not betrayal. But the reaction to it reveals the limited ways we allow Black athletes to express themselves. When a teenager ...The Guardian - 2d -
Former NFL receiver Paul Flatley dies at 84
Former NFL receiver Paul Flatley, the UPI's NFL offensive rookie of the year in 1963, has died.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Former NFL player Matt Stevens dies at 51
Matt Stevens starred at Appalachian State befoe playing for five NFL teams. He died at the age of 51Yahoo Sports - 10h -
'My sister died' - North Macedonia fire survivors and relatives speak of grief
Survivors and relatives of those who died in a fire in North Macedonia speak of their grief.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say
Authorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their homeABC News - Mar. 7 -
An ‘Aggressive’ Trip to Greenland, and the Pope’s First Appearance Since Falling Ill
Plus, how George Foreman transformed American kitchens.The New York Times - 1d -
Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), a more than two-decade veteran of the House who rose to high levels of power in the Democratic Caucus, died on Thursday. He was 77. A fixture of progressive politics ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Ex-NBA player, entrepreneur Bridgeman dies at 71
Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA sixth man who became a billionaire philanthropist and Bucks minority owner, has died at the age of 71.ESPN - Mar. 12 -
Sports columnist, author Feinstein dies at age 69
John Feinstein, whose career as a columnist and bestselling author of sports books made him one of the most notable sportswriters of his time, died Thursday.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
Man Accused of Shoplifting Dies at Brooklyn Courthouse
The cause of death was not immediately clear. Four other people have died this year in city jails or just after being released from custody.The New York Times - 3d -
Ex-Yankees OF Gardner's son, Miller, dies at 14
Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of Brett Gardner, has died, the former Yankees outfielder and his wife, Jessica, announced Sunday.ESPN - 2d -
Nita Lowey, former New York representative, dies at 87
Former New York Rep. Nita Lowey (D) died on Saturday, her family confirmed in a statement sent to CBS News. “With great sadness, we announce that former Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey died peacefully ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Award-winning Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies aged 43
Dequenne, who won best actress at Cannes for her first role in the Dardenne film Rosetta, died of a rare adrenal cancer on Sunday. Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne died of a rare cancer on Sunday in a ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
George Foreman Turned a Home Grill Into a Culinary Heavyweight
The former boxer transformed American cooking, and himself, with an appliance that remains a cultural touchstone.The New York Times - 3d -
Gene Hackman died of natural causes days after wife died of rare respiratory virus
Cause of Betsy Arakawa’s death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome while Hackman died of heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease contributing. The actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes ...The Guardian - Mar. 7 -
Schallock, oldest living ex-MLB'er, dies at 100
Pitcher Art Schallock, who in 1951 replaced future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster and had been the oldest living former major leaguer, has died at age 100.ESPN - Mar. 9 -
Former MLB pitcher Art Schallock dies at 100
Art Schallock, former pitcher for the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 100. Before his death, he was the oldest surviving major leaguer. Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson have more.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77
Longtime Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., a leading progressive voice on the environment and climate change, died Thursday from “complications of his cancer treatment,” his office announced in a ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Alan Simpson, former Wyoming senator, dies at 93
Former Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming died Friday at the age of 93. Simpson was from a bygone era: A conservative who supported gay rights and said abortion was so personal men shouldn't even have a ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62
The actor and ex-wife of “Baywatch” star David Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach has died at age 62ABC News - Mar. 6 -
Junior Bridgeman, businessman and former NBA player, dies at 71
Junior Bridgeman, a basketball standout who went on to an even more successful career in business, has died at the age of 71ABC News - Mar. 12
