Charles Gaines, whose book Pumping Iron helped to popularize bodybuilding, dies at 84
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Charles Gaines, the author of the book Pumping Iron that spawned the seminal documentary, has died at age 84. His work helped popularize professional bodybuilding and introduced Arnold Schwarzenegger to a global audience. Gaines's daughter Greta Gaines confirmed his death on Tuesday but did not disclose the cause.
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Promoted physical fitness and health awareness.
Charles Gaines died at age 84.
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Charles Gaines died at age 84.
The Guardian- Promoted physical fitness and health awareness.
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Loaded language removed<p>1974 book led to making of seminal documentary and introduced Arnold Schwarzenegger to the world</p><p>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.</p><p>Gaines died Tuesday, according to Greta Gaines, the author’s daughter.
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Charles Gaines died at age 84.
The GuardianCharles Gaines authored the 1974 book Pumping Iron, which led to the making of the documentary Pumping Iron.
The GuardianThe documentary Pumping Iron helped introduce Arnold Schwarzenegger to the world.
The GuardianCharles Gaines died on Tuesday.
The GuardianGreta Gaines, Charles Gaines's daughter, announced his death and did not reveal a cause.
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