What Happened to the Founder of the Atkins Diet? The Controversial Legacy of Robert Atkins
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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.
