Fitness brand founder and Olympian Les Mills dies aged 91
Les Mills, the New Zealander who founded the global fitness brand and competed as an Olympian, has died at age 91. His legacy includes a worldwide fitness empire and a career in local politics as the mayor of Auckland.
Why it matters
Mills was a transformative figure in the global fitness industry, influencing how millions of people exercise through his branded workout programs.
Image source, Getty Images By Lauren Turner Published 29 June 2026, 11:52 BST Updated 49 minutes ago Fitness expert and former Olympian Les Mills has died at the age of 91, his family has said.
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