Born in New Orleans, Simmons rose to fame in the 1970s and captured the zeitgeist of the 1980s through his series of exercise videos and gyms.
Fitness icon Richard Simmons passed away at the age of 76 on July 13, 2024.
Simmons had been reclusive in recent years but revealed in March that he had been diagnosed with skin cancer.
Fitness icon Richard Simmons, known for his energetic workout videos and positive attitude towards health and fitness, has passed away at the age of 76. The news was confirmed by his representative on July 13, following a report from the Los Angeles Police Department that they had responded to a call at Simmons' home and found him deceased.
Born in New Orleans as Milton Teagle Simmons, Simmons rose to fame in the 1970s and captured the zeitgeist of the 1980s through his series of exercise videos, conducted often in vibrant outfits. He also opened several gyms across the country and became a media presence on TV and radio over the decades.
Simmons had been reclusive in recent years, but had revealed in March that he had been diagnosed with skin cancer underneath his eye. In the same month, he posted on social media that
The cause of death was reported as confirmed by a representative and the Los Angeles Police Department, but no official autopsy report has been released.
He had planned to open a Broadway musical with renowned producer Patrick Leonard.
He was beloved for his flamboyant, positive attitude that helped millions of Americans get in shape for decades.
Simmons sold more than 20 million copies of his 65 fitness videos.
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][Article.facts[1]] and [[OtherArticles][0].facts[1]]: Both articles state that the representative confirmed Richard Simmons' death on the same day.
[Article.facts[2]] and [[OtherArticles][1].facts[2]]: Both articles mention that the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call from a housekeeper and found Richard Simmons dead at home.
[Article.facts[3]] and [[OtherArticles][0].facts[3]]: Both articles state that no foul play is suspected in Richard Simmons' death.
[Article.facts[4]] and [[OtherArticles][2].facts[4]]: Both articles mention that Richard Simmons was born on July 12, but the years differ (1948 in Article and 1984 in OtherArticle)
[Article.facts[5]] and [[OtherArticles][0].facts[5]]: Both articles state that Richard Simmons opened his gym, Slimmons, in Beverly Hills.
[Article.facts[6]] and [[OtherArticles][1].facts[6]]: Both articles mention that Richard Simmons released his first book 'Never Say Diet' in 1980.
[Article.facts[7]] and [[OtherArticles][2].facts[7]]: Both articles state that Richard Simmons made regular TV appearances including on talk shows and soap operas, such as 'General Hospital'.
[Article.facts[8]] and [[OtherArticles][0].facts[8]]: Both articles mention that Richard Simmons hosted his own talk and fitness show, 'The Richard Simmons Show', from 1980 to 1984 which won four Daytime Emmy Awards.
[Article.facts[9]] and [[OtherArticles][2].facts[8]]: Both articles mention that Richard Simmons had been reclusive in recent years but had announced earlier this year that he was planning to open a Broadway musical.
Three months prior to his death, Simmons posted on Facebook that he was ‘dying’, but later clarified that he meant everyone is dying and encouraged embracing every day.
He had planned to open a Broadway musical with renowned producer Patrick Leonard.
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