Jim Fixx, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jim Fixx

American fitness advocate and author

Date of Birth: 23-Apr-1932

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 20-Jul-1984

Profession: writer, author, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

James Fuller "Jim" Fixx (April 23, 1932 – July 20, 1984) was an American who wrote the 1977 best-selling book The Complete Book of Running.
He is credited with helping start America's fitness revolution, popularizing the sport of running and demonstrating the health benefits of regular jogging.
He died of a heart attack while jogging at 52 years of age.
His genetic predisposition for heart problems and other previous lifestyle factors may have caused his heart attack.