The legendary boxer George Foreman has passed away: career and legacy
22 march 2025 в 16:13
George Foreman did everything possible to ensure his career continued even after he retired from professional boxing. Known as a two-time world champion among heavyweights, Foreman expanded his activities into business projects — his popular George Foreman Grill. As a result of his success, the late Texas native increased his net worth. Unfortunately, Foreman passed away in March 2025, as confirmed by his family in a statement on Instagram. The cause of his death was not disclosed, but the Foremans noted that he passed away «peacefully».
«Our hearts are broken. With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr., who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones», - the Foreman family captioned their message. «A devoted preacher, faithful husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose. A humanitarian, Olympian, and two-time world heavyweight champion, he was deeply respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, beliefs, and defender of his legacy, tirelessly fighting to preserve his good name — for his family. We thank you for your love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of the man we were blessed to call our own».
Read on to learn more about Foreman’s boxing and entrepreneurial career.
Foreman was 76 years old when he passed away in March 2025.
The Foreman family did not disclose the cause of death in their announcement.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the late Olympian had a net worth of $ 300 million. Foreman accumulated his fortune during the 1970s, setting aside $ 5 million from his boxing earnings, according to the publication. However, his wealth did not reach new heights until the release of the George Foreman Grill in the 1990s.
According to several sources, Foreman earned millions of dollars per month after the release of the «Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine».
Yes, Foreman was married five times in his life. He and his wife Mary Joan Martelly married in 1985 and remained together until his death. From 1971 to 1974, he was married to his first wife Adrienne Calhoun; from 1977 to 1979 to his second wife Cynthia Lewis; from 1981 to 1982 to his third wife Sharon Goodson; and from 1982 to 1985 to his fourth wife Andrea Skeete.
Yes, Foreman was the father of 12 children in total, 11 of whom are alive. His sons — George Jr., George III («Monk»), George IV («Big Wheel»), George V («Red»), and George VI («Little Joey»).
As for his daughters, Foreman was the father of Natalie, Leola, Freeda, Michi, Georgetta, Isabella, and Courtney. In 2019, Freeda, who followed in her father’s footsteps by boxing, tragically took her own life. She was 42 years old.
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1−800−273-TALK (8255)
«Our hearts are broken. With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr., who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones», - the Foreman family captioned their message. «A devoted preacher, faithful husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose. A humanitarian, Olympian, and two-time world heavyweight champion, he was deeply respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, beliefs, and defender of his legacy, tirelessly fighting to preserve his good name — for his family. We thank you for your love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of the man we were blessed to call our own».
Read on to learn more about Foreman’s boxing and entrepreneurial career.
Foreman was 76 years old when he passed away in March 2025.
The Foreman family did not disclose the cause of death in their announcement.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the late Olympian had a net worth of $ 300 million. Foreman accumulated his fortune during the 1970s, setting aside $ 5 million from his boxing earnings, according to the publication. However, his wealth did not reach new heights until the release of the George Foreman Grill in the 1990s.
According to several sources, Foreman earned millions of dollars per month after the release of the «Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine».
Yes, Foreman was married five times in his life. He and his wife Mary Joan Martelly married in 1985 and remained together until his death. From 1971 to 1974, he was married to his first wife Adrienne Calhoun; from 1977 to 1979 to his second wife Cynthia Lewis; from 1981 to 1982 to his third wife Sharon Goodson; and from 1982 to 1985 to his fourth wife Andrea Skeete.
Yes, Foreman was the father of 12 children in total, 11 of whom are alive. His sons — George Jr., George III («Monk»), George IV («Big Wheel»), George V («Red»), and George VI («Little Joey»).
As for his daughters, Foreman was the father of Natalie, Leola, Freeda, Michi, Georgetta, Isabella, and Courtney. In 2019, Freeda, who followed in her father’s footsteps by boxing, tragically took her own life. She was 42 years old.
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1−800−273-TALK (8255)
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