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Dr. Robert Atkins, the cardiologist who created the low-carbohydrate Atkins diet, died at the age of 72. His death in 2003 came nine days after he suffered a severe head injury from a fall on an icy sidewalk. The circumstances surrounding his health and death sparked widespread debate, adding another layer to the controversy that had long followed his dietary advice.

The belief that restricting carbohydrates aids weight loss isn't a new phenomenon; it dates back to the 19th century with a figure largely forgotten today. While many credit Dr. Robert Atkins, the true history of who came up with the low-carb diet begins with a Victorian-era undertaker who documented his own personal weight loss journey.

On April 17, 2003, Dr. Robert Atkins, the controversial founder of the Atkins diet, died at age 72 after suffering a head injury from a fall on an icy New York sidewalk. His death, which occurred nine days after the accident, prompted media speculation and fierce debate regarding his health and the diet's safety.

By 2003, the Atkins diet had reached the height of its popularity, with an estimated one in eleven North American adults reportedly following the regimen. This diet, developed by Dr. Robert Atkins, was the definitive low-carb diet popular in 2003, promoting high-protein and high-fat consumption while severely restricting carbohydrates.