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- Birth nameCharles Latham Gaines III
- Charles Gaines was born on January 6, 1942 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Stay Hungry (1976), Great Performances (1971) and Stripper (1985). He was married to Patricia Ellison. He died on July 21, 2026 in Monastery, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- SpousePatricia Ellison(June 20, 1963 - July 21, 2026) (his death, 3 children)
- Children
- Coined the term "pumping iron" as a means of succinctly describing his bodybuilding strategies.
- Named a Distinguished Alumnus by both The Altamont School and Birmingham Southern College.
- In 2018 he was inducted into the Alabama Writers Hall of Fame.
- Received his BA from Birmingham-Southern College.
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