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John Basedow - "Fitness Made Simple" Guru

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I heard this morning that John Basedow, the guy from those "Fitness Made Simple" commercials died in the Tsunamis.

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This is the latest article I could find on Google.

Fitness Celebrity and Television Personality, John Basedow is Still Missing in Phuket, Thailand - Feared Deceased

Fitness celebrity and television personality, John Basedow, best know for his fitness video commercials has been missing in Phuket, Thailand since December 26th, 2004.
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Date : Sunday - January 02, 2005

(PRWEB) January 2, 2005 -- Fitness celebrity and television personality, John Basedow has been missing in Phuket, Thailand since the deadly Tsunami devastated the area where he was vacationing on Sunday, December 26th, 2004. Best know for his fitness video commercials, John Basedow has long been a part of the fitness community and has appeared in many health and fitness periodicals and television programs.

John Basedow was vacationing in Phuket, Thailand when the Tsunami hit and has not made contact with his Public Relations Agent, Paquita Jean-Charles as expected. An avid body surfer and volleyball player, Mr. Basedow routinely travels to Phuket, Thailand for vacation during the winter holidays. The last communication with Mr. Basedow was on Christmas day. Since the Tsunami atrocity his whereabouts have been unknown. He has not contacted friends, family or business associates via telephone or e-mail. Phone calls to the Patong Beach Hotel, where Mr. Basedow was staying have not led to any additional information. Local hospital records have not reported him as a patient.

"We are hoping for the best." Says Public Relations Agent, Paquita Jean-Charles. "If John is capable he would be helping all those he can. We can only hope that that"s what he has been doing and why he has not contacted us."

In addition to his best selling fitness video series, Mr. Basedow has also been featured in a number of health and fitness related periodicals including Exercise for Men, Men's Exercise, Natural Muscle Magazine, MuscleZine, New Living, and LI Voices.

Manta Communications, the company that produces and distributes the John Basedow video series is seeking any additional information. The United States State Department and the Royal Thai Government Foreign Ministry has been contacted but unfortunately are unable to provide any additional information as to Mr. Basedow"s whereabouts. Any information or questions should be directed to Paquita Jean-Charles at mantafit@safe-mail.net.


http://press.arrivenet.com/bus/article.php/549728.html

Honestly, ever since middle school, I HATED seeing his commercials come on TV every minute of every day all through now. I try to change ther channels when I see the commercials.

BUT it does suck that this happened to the guy. I never wished for him to die, only for his commercials to never appear on my TV again.

If he is dead, then:

RIP John Basedow
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I hated his commercials too, but I do hate that happened. Thats tragic. I wonder how many people relied on him for a job and stuff like that.
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He must be single, otherwise why vacation in a place called "Phuket"?
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