George Foreman, heavyweight boxing icon and business entrepreneur, has died.

He was 76 years old.

His family announced the news on his Instagram page on Friday night.

George Foreman fights John Dino Denis in a heavyweight fight October 15, 1976 at the Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida. Getty Images

Former boxing great George Foreman (C) waves as he is greeted with applause at the 23rd Annual World Boxing Hall Of Fame “Banquet of Champions” on October 19, 2002 at the Crowne Plaza Commerce Casino Hotel in Commerce, California.

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“Our hearts are broken,” the caption read on the post. “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. 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.”

Retired pro-boxer George Foreman arrives for the world premiere of “Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World,” at Regal LA Live in Los Angeles, California, on April 26, 2023. AFP via Getty Images

Referee Joe Cortez (R) holds George Foreman’s arm up in victory after Foreman knocked Michael Moorer out in the tenth round of their scheduled 12 round IBF/WBA heavyweight title fight, on November 5, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada. AFP via Getty Images

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