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Video: US boxing legend George Foreman dies age 76

US heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman has died age 76, according to a statement on his Instagram account.

The two-time champion famously fought Muhammad Ali in one of boxing's most legendary fights, the 'Rumble in the Jungle'.

He also became known to millions around the world through his popular range of electric grills.

A statement on his Instagram account said he died peacefully on 21 March "surrounded by loved ones" after an "extraordinary life".

It added: "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."

The statement also called him a "humanitarian" and "force for good".

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