By Max Winters
21:32 13 July 2024, Updated 21:59 13 July 2024
Legendary fitness guru and TV star Richard Simmons has reportedly died at the age of 76.
Simmons reportedly died Saturday at his home in Los Angeles. According to ABC News.
The Los Angeles Police Department reportedly responded to Simmons’ home after a call from her housekeeper.
ABC reports that Simmons appears to have died of natural causes and that no foul play was committed.
A day after Simmons turned 76, he posted a message to fans on Facebook: ‘Thank you…I’ve never had so many birthday messages in my life! I’m sitting here writing an email. Have a very nice rest on your Friday. Love, Richard’.
Simmons gained attention in the 1970s and 80s when he opened several gyms and produced exercise videos.
After winning legions of fans with his infectious enthusiasm and positivity, Simmons slipped from the limelight later in his career.
Earlier this year, Simmons apologized to her fans after posting a bizarre message on social media that she was ‘dying’.
In March, she posted on X and Facebook: ‘I have some news to tell you. Please don’t be sad. I am… dying The truth is we are all dying. Every day we live we are closer to our death.
‘Why am I telling you this? Because I want you to enjoy your life to the fullest every day. Wake up in the morning and look at the sky… count your blessings and enjoy.’
In a later post, Simmons apologized and said, ‘I’m sorry for the confusion.’
‘I’m sorry so many of you are upset about my message today. Even the press contacted me,’ the fitness celebrity wrote in a post on X. ‘I’m not dead.’
More to follow.
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