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While millions around the world struggle with weight issues, America has lost an icon in healthy life style and dieting.

Jean Nidetch, whose fight with her obesity problem led her to found Weight Watchers, died on Wednesday at her Fort Lauderdale home. She was 91 years old.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Nidetch had struggled with her weight throughout her early life. She tried countless “fad diets” with no success. The 5’7″ housewife reached more than 200 pounds by the time she was 38 years old. That was when she finally went to an obesity clinic sponsored by New York City in 1961 to embark on her long weight-loss journey.

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