The New Zealand Olympian who opened an Auckland gym in 1968, which grew into an international group fitness brand, has died aged 91.

Les Mills is survived by his children Phillip, Donna, and daughter-in-law Jackie.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- We pay heartfelt tribute to our founder, Les Mills Snr, who passed away peacefully today, aged 91.