FORM 8-K - 04/29/2004
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.



FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):     April 28, 2004


BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission file number:   0-27478

Delaware 36-3228107


(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
8700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631


(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (773) 380-3000
  

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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
FORM 8-K
Current Report


Item 5. Other Events
     
  

On April 28, 2004, Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation (“Company”) announced, among other things, the resignation of John W. Dwyer as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director and the appointment of William G. Fanelli as Acting Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the press release relating to this announcement, and the separation agreement with Mr. Dwyer, are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto and are incorporated herein by reference.

     
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
     
   c.   Exhibits
     
          99.1     Press Release dated April 28, 2004
     
          99.2     Separation agreement for John W. Dwyer dated April 28, 2004
     


           Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



  BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION  
 
  Registrant
   
Dated: April 29, 2004 /s/ Paul A. Toback
 
  Paul A. Toback
  Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
  (principal executive officer)



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