Greg Plitt: Hollywood actor killed by train

Greg Plitt, a renowned fitness instructor, model and actor, was struck and killed by a train on Jan. 17. He was only 37. He was tragically killed by a Metrolink train in Burbank, Calif.

Greg was a former Calvin Klein model who became a well known fitness instructor. He recently starred in the Bravo show ‘Work Out ‘and had an appearance on the upcoming reality series “Friends to Lovers”. “Greg was struck by the train just after 4:00 p.m. on Front Street, the Los Angeles” County Sheriff’s Transit Services Bureau said. according “He was with friends who may have been taking videos at the timeof the accident”
“He had on all black. The train went by. I saw him stumble over the tracks. He had a camcorder in his hand,” a Metrolink passenger told KABC. The tragic accident is currently under investigation. Aside Calvin Klein, Greg had modeled for Under Armour, Old Navy Jeans, Modell’s and more. He appeared on countless magazine covers, including Maxim, American Health & Fitness, Flaunt, Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness and Men’s Health.

Greg featured in 2013’s Grudge Match, alongside Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro. His muscular physique was used in CGI to help create Dr. Manhattan’s body in the 2009 film “Watchmen”. Greg had starred in TV commercials for Old Spice Body Wash, ESPN, Under Armour, MTV, Gold’s Gym and Bowflex.

The late actor was a certified personal trainer. He trained his clients out of Los Angeles.