George Foreman, the boxing great who went on to become a grill entrepreneur and occasional TV star, has died. He was 76. Foreman's official Instagram account announced the news on Friday night. "Our hearts are broken. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr., who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones," the statement read. "A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand- and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose." A two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist, Foreman is widely considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, yet his achievements in the ring seldom overshadowed his achievements as a businessman or his convictions as a born-again Christian. He also worked as a ringside commentator for HBO for 12 years, and appeared on numerous television series, including the short-lived ABC sitcom George, the reality travel series Better Late Than Never, and the music competition show The Masked Singer. The post on Foreman's account went on to describe the late boxer as "a humanitarian, an Olympian, and two-time heavyweight champion of the world" who "was deeply respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name — for his family." The post concluded, "We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own." Sheryl Lee Ralph, who starred on George with the boxer in 1993, paid tribute to him on Instagram. "My heart is with the Foreman family today. George had a smile as wide as his spirit and a heart full of kindness," she wrote. "I'll never forget how eager he was to learn, grow, and give his all." Of the images she included with the post she wrote, "These photos take me back to 1993, when we filmed his very first sitcom, George. From the ring to the screen, he showed up with joy, humility, and heart. Rest well, my friend." Born in 1949 in Marshall, Texas, Foreman began his boxing career as an amateur in 1967, rising through the ranks and eventually defeating the Soviet Union boxer Jonas Čepulis in just two rounds to win the gold medal for heavyweight boxing at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Foreman went pro in 1969, amassing a 37-0 record over the next four years. He faced off against undefeated reigning champion Joe Frazier in 1973 for his first shot at the Heavyweight Championship, ultimately emerging victorious over Frazier, in his first defeat, in January 1973. Foreman successfully defended his title against José Roman and Ken Norton, then lost it in his only fight against Muhammad Ali — his first professional loss — at the iconic "Rumble in the Jungle" face-off in 1974. Following a yearlong hiatus, Foreman won five more fights in 1976 and early 1977 before being defeated by Jimmy Young, resulting in a near-death experience that prompted his unofficial retirement and his conversion to Christianity. He joined the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, a Holiness Pentecostal in Houston, eventually becoming its pastor in 1980 and opening a youth center. Foreman returned to the ring in 1987, launching a 24-fight winning streak that lasted three years before his third-ever loss to Evander Holyfield in 1991 in a championship challenge. Three years later, he successfully defeated Michael Moorer to regain heavyweight championship status, becoming the oldest fighter to ever hold a world championship at age 45. Foreman continued boxing until 1997, when he was defeated by Shannon Briggs, prompting his retirement with an overall pro record of 76-5. He then worked as a ringside analyst for HBO for more than a decade. During his comeback, Foreman began promoting Salton, Inc.'s portable grill in 1994. The company ultimately paid the boxer over $137 million for the rights to use his name on the product. Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Foreman is survived by his wife, his five sons — all named George Foreman — and his six daughters.