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Charles Gaines, Who Made Arnold a Star | Raleigh News
Charles Gaines, the visionary writer behind the iconic “Pumping Iron” book and documentary that catapulted Arnold Schwarzenegger into global fame, has died at 84. What began as a niche exploration of bodybuilding turned into a cultural phenomenon, thanks largely to Schwarzenegger’s electrifying rise from the gym to Hollywood and beyond. Gaines, who started weightlifting at 16 and later co-authored the groundbreaking work with George Butler, saw his project as an adventure into America’s hidden subcultures — and Schwarzenegger became the unexpected hero who made it a worldwide sensation…
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