Les Mills Sr, a New Zealand sportsman, businessman and former politician, dies aged 91. Multiple outlets report his death as occurring today. He is described as a trailblazer who combines a sporting background with later work in business and public service. The Otago Daily Times and Stuff.co.nz identify him as a former Olympian and a gym founder, and also describe him as a former Auckland mayor. PR Newswire similarly credits him with building the fitness business and portrays him as an influential figure across sport, business, politics and life, noting that he died peacefully and was 91. The sources do not provide additional details about his cause of death or specific dates tied to his political and business roles beyond his position as Auckland mayor and his founding of the gyms. Across the coverage, the central points remain his death today, his age, and his broad public profile spanning Olympic-level sport, fitness entrepreneurship, and local government.
Les Mills, Kiwi Olympian and gym founder, dies aged 91
Les Mills Sr, a New Zealand sportsman, businessman and former politician, dies aged 91. Multiple outlets report his death as occurring today. He is described as a trailblazer who combines a sporting b...
- Les Mills Sr dies today at age 91.
- He is described as a former Olympian.
- He is credited with founding gym/fitness businesses.
- He is also described as a former mayor of Auckland.
- PR Newswire says he passed away peacefully and is survived by his wife Colleen, who is noted for helping create the fitness dynasty.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- We pay heartfelt tribute to our founder, Les Mills Snr, who passed away peacefully today, aged 91. A Kiwi icon, Les blazed a trail in sport, business, politics and life. Together with his wife Colleen, he created a fitness dynasty,...
1 hour agoAUCKLAND, New Zealand, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- We pay heartfelt tribute to our founder, Les Mills Snr, who passed away peacefully today, aged 91. A Kiwi icon, Les blazed a trail in sport, business, politics and life. Together with his wife Colleen, he created a fitness dynasty,...
2 hours agoLes Mills. Photo: Supplied Trailblazing Kiwi athlete, businessman and politician Les Mills Snr has died today aged 91.
2 hours agoSportsman, business owner, and former Auckland Mayor, Les Mills, has died.
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