Eric Fleishman, a celebrity trainer based in Los Angles, died unexpectedly at the age of 53.
Fleishman, known as ‘Eric The Trainer,’ died on Thanksgiving at his home in Glendale, California.
“We are heartbroken to share that Eric Phillip Fleishman passed away unexpectedly on the morning of November 24, 2022. His wife Alysia, son, parents, and close friends/family are deeply saddened by this event,” the family statement read on Instagram.
No further details about his death were disclosed.
Celebrity personal trainer Eric Fleishman has died at the age of 53 https://t.co/XtOiDXnwo4
— CNN (@CNN) November 29, 2022
Celebrity fitness trainer Eric Fleishman ‘died suddenly’ at home on Thanksgiving. No cause of death given. He was 53.
How many Americans can drop dead suddenly for no known reason without anyone in authority initiating an investigation? Answer: All of them.
— Dave Champion, Ph.D. – aka Dr Reality (@DrReality5) November 29, 2022
Sudden & unexpected …
“Eric The Trainer dead at 53: Celebrity personal trainer Eric Fleishman passes away unexpectedly on Thanksgiving at his home in California”
You would think that Health Bureaucrats would rush to investigate
BUT SILENCE
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— Craig Kelly (@CKellyUAP) November 29, 2022
TMZ reported:
Eric Fleishman, AKA “Eric The Trainer,” famed celebrity trainer, unexpectedly died at the age of 53 on Thanksgiving, TMZ Sports has confirmed.
Fleishman passed Thursday morning at his home in Glendale, CA. Eric served as a personal trainer to many big stars in TV, movies and the music industry, working with everyone from Def Leppard, Journey, Fall Out Boy, and Nickelback to Kirstie Alley, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Ethan Suplee and Jason Priestley, amongst many others.
Many of his celeb clients also counted Eric as a friend.
But, Fleishman didn’t only work with the famous and wealthy … he also trained the people who keep Los Angeles safe. Law enforcement. Eric, over his 3+ decade career in fitness, also worked with LAPD, L.A. Sheriff’s Academy, California Highway Patrol and numerous SWAT teams across the county.
Fleishman originally got into the business after being inspired by fitness and health pioneer, Jack Lalanne.
Daily Mail added:
Just a week ago, Fleishman had been seen looking fit and healthy in the Cayman Islands, where he was at fitness facility The Club at Cricket Square.
‘We’ve arrived in Grand Cayman @theclubcricketsquare and @coachtimheath has welcomed us with open arms and BIG biceps,’ he wrote in a post.
His very last post showed him relaxing in a hanging chair, along with the caption: ‘Loving the relaxing vibes of ISLAND LIFE.’
A week later, his wife announced the tragic news of his passing.
Fleishman is survived by his wife Alysia and their son Henry.
According to his official biography, Eric moved to Los Angeles in 1996 where set out to learn from the same trainers who had helped Arnold Schwarzenegger with his iconic physique.
As a result, he enjoyed a career in Hollywood rubbing shoulders with the stars, working with a slew of famous faces, including the band Big Time Rush and singer Michelle Branch.
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