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He became known to a new generation as the face of the George Foreman Grill. The simple cooking machine sold more than 100 million units and brought him more wealth than boxing.

He became known to a new generation as the face of the George Foreman Grill. The simple cooking machine sold more than 100 million units and brought him more wealth than boxing.

He was best known as the face of the George Foreman Grill, a rudimentary cooking machine that sold more than 100 million units and made him much wealthier than his sport ever did.

But even in this space, George Foreman stands out as an iconic figure. Foreman, who passed away last week at the age of 76, truly led a full life.

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Foreman was dubbed “Big George” early in his career due to his imposing size: He was 6’3″ and weighed between 220 and 230 pounds. He packed on weight for his comeback, weighing in at 250.

George Foreman's “Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine” was a hallmark of 90s late-night infomercials and the "fat-free" diet craze of the time.

Foreman's wildly popular kitchen device, memorably featured in a 2006 episode of 'The Office,' became a staple in the pop culture zeitgeist Rune Hellestad/Corbis via Getty George Foreman is being ...

Foreman, known for his iconic 'Rumble in the Jungle' fight with Muhammad Ali and his success with the George Foreman Grill, leaves behind his wife Mary Joan Martelly and their seven children.

The grill sold over 100 million units worldwide, earning him an estimated $138 million in profits. In 1999, he struck a final deal, selling his stake in the brand for $137.5 million in cash and stock.