The fitness pioneer pursued his passion with an almost religious zeal. “It is a religion with me,” he said in 1999. (Maureen Donaldson / For The Times)
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger jokes with LaLanne after presenting him with a lifetime achievement award at the finals of the Arnold Classic bodybuilding contest in Columbus, Ohio. (Jay LaPrete / Associated Press)
At Disney’s California Adventure in Anaheim, the fitness expert is on hand in 2005 as Gov. Schwarzenegger launches the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
