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Simmons, whose real name was Milton Teagle, was famous in the 1980s for his flashy fitness tapes and DVDs.<\/p>\n
Authorities think that the fall he had in his bathroom last night may have been linked to his death.<\/p>\n
A Simmons\u2019 housekeeper called 911 before 10 a.m., and police arrived and pronounced the star dead, according to TMZ.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/tearsoffaith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-36.webp\")
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At this point, there is no sign of foul play, and the death is being looked into as a natural one.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Everyone just told me that the beautiful Richard Simmons has died.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope you\u2019re happy and shining in the sky.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hug and kiss my mom Mitzi and dad Sammy for me.<\/p>\n
\u201cExactly like me, Richard. A great life.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat a wonderful story. That\u2019s when they broke the dolphin shorts. My friend, rest in peace. Seaside wrote, \u201cRest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n
Simmons passed away after he said he was \u201chappy to be alive.\u201d
\u201cI\u2019m sitting here answering emails. \u201cEnjoy the rest of your Friday thoroughly!\u201d<\/p>\n
Simmons told People magazine before his birthday, \u201cI am thankful that I am here and alive for another day.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll spend my birthday doing what I do every day, which is to help people.\u201d<\/p>\n
TMZ said Simmons was found dead at his home early Saturday morning.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
In the video, the fitness instructor and doctor talk about fitness, cutting calories, and how families work.<\/p>\n
One fan wrote under the interview clip on X, \u201cWell we lost two sweet souls today.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMay these two rest in peace for all the good they did for the people who looked to them for help.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fans honor the person
Simmons wrote on Facebook, \u201cHello gorgeous! This must have been a planned post.\u201d \u201cDon\u2019t ruin my party,\u201d<\/p>\n
A lot of his fans wrote sad comments about how much they will miss him and how sorry they were for his family.<\/p>\n
Dear Richard, you did a lot of good in the world. You did a lot of good for others. \u201cI really believe that you lived your life with such a strong desire to help others,\u201d one fan wrote.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry for what happened to your family, friends, and everything else you love. I\u2019m seriously shocked right now. Rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n
Explore Richard Simmons\u2019s early life.
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 12, 1948.<\/p>\n
A famous fitness star who is now semi-retired, Richard is known for his exciting fitness videos.<\/p>\n
He is famous for the aerobics videos he makes called \u201cSweatin\u2019 to the Oldies.\u201d He uses them to help people lose weight.<\/p>\n
His first job was when he opened Slimmons, a gym in Beverly Hills, California.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe sat in his chair and looked at me through a mirror that was bigger than eye level.\u201d I remember him telling me he had to scrape it and look at it under a microscope.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m starting to feel a little nervous now.\u201d After about twenty minutes, he comes back and says the C word. Saying, \u201cYou have cancer.\u201d\u201d<\/p>\n
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer that was found in him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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