Charles Gaines, Author of 'Pumping Iron,' Dies at 84
Charles Gaines, the acclaimed author whose book 'Pumping Iron' helped popularize bodybuilding and launched Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, has died at the age of 84. His work significantly impacted the world of fitness and sports.
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Charles Gaines, whose book Pumping Iron helped to popularize bodybuilding, dies at 84
1974 book led to making of seminal documentary and introduced Arnold Schwarzenegger to the world Charles Gaines, the author whose book and documentary Pumping Iron helped bring professional bodybuilding into the mainstream and introduce Arnold Schwarzenegger to the world, has died. He was 84. Gaines died Tuesday, according to Greta Gaines, the author’s daughter. She did not reveal a cause. Continue reading...
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Charles Gaines, whose 1970s book and documentary Pumping Iron helped launch Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career, died July 21. He was 84. Schwarzenegger announced the news on his social media channels with a heartfelt tribute to the writer and lover of outdoor pursuits whom he described as “a lifelong friend.” Born in Jacksonville, Florida on January 6, […]
By Melanie Goodfellow
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