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Founder of Weight Watchers, dead at 91

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Jean Nidetch, founder of Weight Watchers, has died at 91.
Nidetch became a household name after Weight Watchers exploded in popularity in the Sixties.
Nidetch became a household name after Weight Watchers exploded in popularity in the Sixties.
Nidetch sold Weight Watchers in 1973 to the H.J. Heinz Company, but still remained the face of the organization.
Nidetch sold Weight Watchers in 1973 to the H.J. Heinz Company, but still remained the face of the organization.
Jean Nidetch, founder of Weight Watchers, has died at 91.
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