Here’s the proof (as if we needed any) that death comes to all: Jack Lalanne, pioneering fitness guru, has died at 96 of pneumonia.
Jack in his youth, at the age of 94:
“The good old days are this second.”
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Previously a lifelong Democrat, born in New York and living in New England, surrounded by liberals on all sides, I've found myself slowly but surely 
January 24th, 2011 at 12:16 am
Awww nuts. I was just speaking to my 80 year old mother about him today as a matter of fact and we were in agreement that he may live to 110.
Well, it certainly seems like it was a life well lived. Godspeed Jack!
January 24th, 2011 at 1:09 am
I will miss him, approximately 1,000 times more than I will miss Mr. Olbermann, who was a damn fine sportscaster.
(I watched both, in my youth, on local LA television)
January 24th, 2011 at 3:57 am
I was just talking about him not all that long ago…
January 24th, 2011 at 8:14 am
> Awww nuts. I was just speaking to my 80 year old mother about him today as a matter of fact and we were in agreement that he may live to 110.
Welllll, at least NOW we know who the hell to blame.
Gee, THANKS, pal!!!
:^P
January 24th, 2011 at 9:44 am
*sigh* All that exercise and clean living caught up to him at last…
January 24th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
What an impressive man, someone who took charge of his life and lived it courageously, and on his terms.
Godspeed, indeed.
January 24th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Mission accomplished, Sarah Palin.
January 24th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
RIP, indeed. This man is an inspiration.
January 24th, 2011 at 6:52 pm
I loved Jack. His energy and optimism were inspirational. We have lost a wonderful human being, but his message lives on. God bless and keep him and comfort his family.
January 24th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
I remember seeing his TV show during the 60s, in black & white.