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Charles Gaines Passes Away
Charles Gaines, author of the book 'Pumping Iron' that launched Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, died at age 84. The documentary and its subject celebrated his life and impact on bodybuilding.
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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 fr
2026-07-22 14:17 UTC