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Slim-Fast Creator S. Daniel Abraham Dies at 100

7/7/2025

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S. Daniel Abraham, the visionary behind Slim-Fast, passed away at 100 in Manhattan. He turned a modest family venture into a weight-loss powerhouse, introducing popular products like Dexatrim and Slim-Fast. After selling his company to Unilever for a staggering $2.3 billion, he remained engaged in Middle Eastern politics. His legacy lives on through his beloved family.

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S. Daniel Abraham, the visionary behind Slim-Fast, passed away at 100 in Manhattan. He turned a modest family venture into a weight-loss powerhouse, introducing popular products like Dexatrim and Slim-Fast. After selling his company to Unilever for a staggering $2.3 billion, he remained engaged in Middle Eastern politics. His legacy lives on through his beloved family.