Augie Nieto
Augustine L. Nieto II (February 15, 1958 – February 22, 2023) was the founder and chief executive of Life Fitness, as well as the chairman of Augie's Quest to Cure ALS, and the ALS Therapy Development Institute. He and his wife, Lynne, lived in Corona Del Mar, California, and had four children and eight grandchildren.
Augie Nieto | |
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| Born | February 15, 1958 Anaheim, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 22, 2023 (aged 65) Newport Beach, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Claremont McKenna College |
| Organization | Augie's Quest |
| Known for | Life Fitness |
| Title | Chief Inspiration Officer, Augie's Quest Operating Advisor, North Castle Partners |
| Board member of | ALS TDI Curves International Jenny Craig, Inc. Octane Fitness HydroMassage |
| Spouse | Lynne |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | Club Industry Lifetime Achievement Award EY Supporter of Entrepreneurship Award NAHJ President's Award |
He was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease in 2005, and established "Augie's Quest to Cure ALS", which has raised over $75 million in funds for research into the disease. A documentary titled, "Augie" was released in 2017.
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