On March 21, 2025, George Foreman's family posted a confirmation on his Instagram page that he had passed away at the age of 76.
What is the cause of his death known? In the statement, the family did not disclose the cause of death. According to the New York Times, Foreman passed away in a Houston, Texas, hospital.
The reason of death for the boxing legend is still unknown, according to Foreman's brother Roy Foreman, who spoke to The Times. The publication reported that he passed away on Friday night. In 2024, Foreman put his almost $10 million estate in Huffman, Texas, up for sale after years of living there.
His family posted a photo of Foreman with family members around him along with the message confirming his passing. Foreman had twelve children with his fifth wife, Mary Joan Martelly Foreman, whom he married for over 40 years. His boys were all famously called George Foreman.
Foreman talked about nearly dying in a YouTube video, despite the fact that he was not known to be in poor health. Foreman made the decision to retire following his bout with Jimmy Young.
His words, "Things changed for me," "I most certainly passed away. While I was dead, I had an event that made me come back to life. He claimed to have seen Christian crosses on his hands during that interview. "I truly recognized and understood that the greatest innovation of all time were human beings and never wanted to injure any again," he claimed, after being granted "another chance to live."
"We have broken hearts. The Foreman family commented, "With deep sadness, we announce the demise of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. who passed peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones."
The statement goes on to say, "He led a life distinguished by unshakeable faith, humility, and purpose. He was a proud grand and great grandfather, a loving father, a faithful preacher, and a loyal husband."
An Olympian, humanitarian, and two-time world heavyweight champion, he was a man of great respect, a force for good, a man of discipline and conviction, and a guardian of his legacy who fought valiantly to keep his reputation intact for his family. As we celebrate the remarkable life of a guy we were fortunate enough to call our own, we sincerely ask for privacy and are thankful for the outpouring of love and prayers," the family stated.
In the comment section, fans offered homage. One wrote, "3 giants have passed: Ali, Frazier, and now Foreman."
In November of last year, he posted a throwback photo to Instagram with the caption, "Today marks 30 years ago! I began my day with the conviction that "if we only believe, anything is possible." the strength of a prayer, no matter how small. "I only have one helping," I said as I prayed over my lunch.
He posted a picture of himself enjoying a piece of cake and seemed healthy on October 31.
Muhammad Ali's physician told the Roar that it was hard to determine whether boxing contributed to the development of Parkinson's disease because Foreman did not get it as Ali did.
