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Fit For Life Co-Author Marilyn Diamond Dies at 81

9/13/2025

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Marilyn Diamond, co-author of the 1985 diet book “Fit For Life,” passed away at 81 due to dementia complications in Roanoke, Virginia.
The book advocated a fruit-and-vegetable-based diet, gaining popularity despite criticism for its pseudoscientific claims.
The Diamonds appeared on major talk shows and authored additional works, influencing modern wellness trends.
Marilyn Diamond, born in 1944, experienced a tumultuous personal life, including two marriages and a divorce in 1993.
She is survived by her daughter and two sons.

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Marilyn Diamond, co-author of the 1985 diet book “Fit For Life,” passed away at 81 due to dementia complications in Roanoke, Virginia.
The book advocated a fruit-and-vegetable-based diet, gaining popularity despite criticism for its pseudoscientific claims.
The Diamonds appeared on major talk shows and authored additional works, influencing modern wellness trends.
Marilyn Diamond, born in 1944, experienced a tumultuous personal life, including two marriages and a divorce in 1993.
She is survived by her daughter and two sons.