Thanks for letting us know, Jeff. As you said, he was definitely ahead of his time. Living to 96 is a feat in itself...and then to inspire so many in simple and fun ways to eating right, health, and good attitudes...what a champion.

This posting by the Arch Druid puts things nicely into context. Lalanne was merely the last of a group of people which we've edited out of history because it doesn't match our fantasy of progress, the loss of the "physical culture", and the most taboo subject in this era of being consumers - self-discipline.

http://www.energybulletin.net/stories/2011-01-27/power-remains