A Final Tribute To A Modern Day Fitness Legend

It is with much sadness that we mark the passing of one of the fitness industry’s most blistering and charismatic icons – the one and only Greg Plitt.

Most of you will have seen George Gregory Plitt, Jr (better known as Greg) on the cover of the magazine somewhere, or been fired up by one of his memorable motivational videos.

The man was larger-than-life, exuded the energy of a nuclear reactor in overdrive and was a veritable badass with a heart of gold.

Death is never welcome but what makes this all the more tragic is the absolutely senseless way in which this seemingly indestructible force had to go – Greg was hit by a speeding Metrolink commuter train in Burbank, California while apparently shooting a video on the train tracks.

The collision, which involved Train 268 on the Antelope Valley Line, was reported at 4:10 p.m. at Front Street, just north of the Burbank Metrolink Station.

At 37 years of age, Greg seemed to have it all – gorgeous model, Hollywood actor, prolific author, world-famous fitness personality, motivational speaker and star of countless magazine covers all over the world.

According to Wikipedia “Plitt was a global spokesperson/model for Thierry Mugler’s Angel Men and ICE*Men men’s fragrances. He had done TV commercials for Old Spice Body Wash, ESPN’s Great Outdoor Games, Under Armour, MTV, Zoli Sinks, Gold’s Gym Power Flex, Bowflex and had modeled for Under Armour, Old Navy Jeans, Calvin Klein, Modell’s and Skimpies, among others. In his later career, he had several acting roles. Images of his body were used to create Dr. Manhattan’s muscular physique in the 2009 film ‘Watchmen’.”

I only met Greg in person once but I was immediately struck by the intensity of the man and his absolutely infective and incandescent passion for changing people’s lives.

In him, I saw a kindred spirit, a man whose volcanic passion for going the extra mile mirrored my own.

Greg didn’t just want to help people work out – he wanted to reach out and touch people.

He wanted to give them something special.

He wanted to change lives.

Most of all, he wanted to make a difference.

And I truly believe he did.

In 37 years, he accomplished what many people would never manage to do whole lifetime.

Greg – thank you for all the fire, the passion, the sweat, and the thrills you have given us over the years.

You were taken from us too soon but you have indeed left your mark here with us forever.

I would wish you a peaceful eternal rest but I know that you are already planning your next workout up there in the big gym in the sky.

Godspeed Greg. May we meet again one day.

The BodyForge salutes you!

 

 

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