TMZ reports that fitness coach “Richard” Simmons has died. He was 76 years old.
Simmons, whose real name was Milton Teagle, was famous in the 1980s for his flashy fitness tapes and DVDs.
Authorities think that the fall he had in his bathroom last night may have been linked to his death.
A Simmons’ housekeeper called 911 before 10 a.m., and police arrived and pronounced the star dead, according to TMZ.
At this point, there is no sign of foul play, and the death is being looked into as a natural one.
Pauly Shore posts a moving memorial
funny man When Pauly Shore heard the sad news that Richard Simmons had died, he posted a touching tribute.
Everyone just told me that the beautiful Richard Simmons has died.
“I hope you’re happy and shining in the sky.”
Hug and kiss my mom Mitzi and dad Sammy for me.
“Exactly like me, Richard. A great life.
“What a wonderful story. That’s when they broke the dolphin shorts. My friend, rest in peace. Seaside wrote, “Rest in peace.”
Simmons passed away after he said he was “happy to be alive.”
“I’m sitting here answering emails. “Enjoy the rest of your Friday thoroughly!”
Simmons told People magazine before his birthday, “I am thankful that I am here and alive for another day.”
“I’ll spend my birthday doing what I do every day, which is to help people.”
TMZ said Simmons was found dead at his home early Saturday morning.
A old interview comes up again
A video clip from an interview Simmons did with sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer in 1985 has been found again. Westheimer died the day before Simmons.
In the video, the fitness instructor and doctor talk about fitness, cutting calories, and how families work.
One fan wrote under the interview clip on X, “Well we lost two sweet souls today.”
“May these two rest in peace for all the good they did for the people who looked to them for help.”
Fans honor the person
Simmons wrote on Facebook, “Hello gorgeous! This must have been a planned post.” “Don’t ruin my party,”
A lot of his fans wrote sad comments about how much they will miss him and how sorry they were for his family.
Dear Richard, you did a lot of good in the world. You did a lot of good for others. “I really believe that you lived your life with such a strong desire to help others,” one fan wrote.
“I’m sorry for what happened to your family, friends, and everything else you love. I’m seriously shocked right now. Rest in peace.”
Explore Richard Simmons’s early life.
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 12, 1948.
A famous fitness star who is now semi-retired, Richard is known for his exciting fitness videos.
He is famous for the aerobics videos he makes called “Sweatin’ to the Oldies.” He uses them to help people lose weight.
His first job was when he opened Slimmons, a gym in Beverly Hills, California.
Health star remembers being told she had cancer
Richard wrote a long Facebook post on March 19, 2024, telling everyone that he had been diagnosed with skin cancer.
“He sat in his chair and looked at me through a mirror that was bigger than eye level.” I remember him telling me he had to scrape it and look at it under a microscope.
“I’m starting to feel a little nervous now.” After about twenty minutes, he comes back and says the C word. Saying, “You have cancer.””
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer that was found in him.
