American fitness guru Jack LaLanne died Sunday afternoon at his home in Morro Bay, California, according to his long-time agent, Rick Hersh. He was 96.
The cause, said Hersh, was respiratory failure due to pneumonia. LaLanne had been ill for the past week. His wife, Elaine, was at his side, along with his family and friends, Hersh said.
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When I was a little boy, I used to watch Jack LaLanne and exercise with him, This man was the most healthiest man in the world, and I was so proud to be a part of his generation. He was a role model to be in health and a hero to me. Thank you for ALL OF WHO ARE!!!!
Fit enough to make it to 96 years old.
he lived to be 96 .. that's pretty fit in my book
He still would have been able to kick your ass!
Keep in mind that children born in 1915 were not projected to live into their mid 90's. Jack LaLanne did an amazing job to live as long as he did. For you to suggest anything less, Joe, is shallow, ignorant and disrespectful.
Pssst, Joeseph. Really? 96.
there's something to be said about intense exercise lowering longevity. sure a healthy person lives, on avg, longer than a less healthy person. however, just like an engine only has so many miles in it, a heart can only do so much work. it seems only those one of those women who live a "tame" life and do moderate exercise can live to 110-115. if you ask those super old women what their "secret" is, they always say: "i don't know. eat well, sleep and do nothing." the strain of hard exercise kills your heart a bit.
You have no class. Making a joke out of the man's death.
Well said, Chuck.
I think his azz kicking days are over .
Jeff – Thank you Mr. Arm Chair Exercise Know it All – what a Dumb Dumb!
no doubt but that will change in 40 years. my plan to get past 100 is to rely heavily on stem cells and nanotechnology.
And your motto is what couch life?
Jeff – really? LOL
are you insane why dont you tell us that when u are 6 feet under in 10 yrs