Charles Gaines, whose book Pumping Iron helped to popularize bodybuilding, dies at 84
Summary
Charles Gaines, the author behind the book and documentary Pumping Iron, has died at age 84. His work helped make bodybuilding popular and introduced Arnold Schwarzenegger to a wide audience.Key Facts
- Charles Gaines died at the age of 84.
- He co-wrote the book Pumping Iron with George Butler.
- Pumping Iron helped bring bodybuilding into the public eye in the 1970s.
- The book and later documentary featured Arnold Schwarzenegger and his rivalry with Lou Ferrigno.
- Schwarzenegger’s bodybuilding fame helped him start a career in movies and later politics.
- Gaines wrote other books including Stay Hungry, which became a movie starring Jeff Bridges.
- Gaines was involved in bodybuilding from age 16 and studied writing at the University of Iowa.
- He is survived by his wife Patricia Ellisor Gaines and three children, including his daughter Greta.
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