Richard Simmons, who just celebrated 76th birthday, dies
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(WJW) — A living legend has died after celebrating his 76th birthday this week, TMZ first reported.
Richard Simmons, known for helping so many people get in shape and feel good about themselves, reportedly died at his home in Los Angeles Saturday, officials told TMZ.
Police told the outlet that no foul play is suspected and he was pronounced dead at the scene after his housekeeper found him in the morning.
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Simmons had just taken to Facebook Friday to thank fans for their birthday wishes.
“So many of you have sent me birthday wishes on my Facebook and other platforms,” he wrote. “I really appreciate that. I don’t know when your birthday is but I wish you a happy and healthy birthday!”
Fitness personality Richard Simmons attends the Gay Pride Festival on June 9, 2013 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodrigo Vaz/Getty Images) American fitness coach Richard Simmons, circa 1980. (Photo by Getty Images) UNSPECIFIED – CIRCA 1970s: Photo of American fitness coach Richard Simmons Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images LOS ANGELES – JULY 1: CBS television interview program, People, based on the celebrity and human interest magazine. Fitness guru Richard Simmons. Los Angeles, CA. July 1, 1978. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images) Fitness guru Richard Simmons works the crowd during one of his classes at Slimmons Studio, March 9, 2013, in Beverly Hills. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES – JULY 1: CBS television interview program, People, based on the celebrity and human interest magazine, American fitness coach Richard Simmons. Los Angeles, CA, July 1, 1978. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images) Richard Simmons attends the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s 24th Annual “A Time For Heroes” at Century Park on June 2, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for EGPAF)
The fitness guru had stepped away from the spotlight in recent years, but still posted on social media from time to time. Earlier this year, he opened up about a previous skin cancer diagnosis.
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He will forever be remembered for his positivity and humor.
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