{"id":8750,"date":"2026-02-22T12:55:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T12:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=8750"},"modified":"2026-02-22T12:55:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T12:55:34","slug":"richard-simmons-was-found-dead-by-his-housekeeper-at-the-age-of-76-cause-of-death-revealed-check-in-comments-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=8750","title":{"rendered":"Richard Simmons was found dead by his housekeeper at the age of 76 cause of death revealed\u2026 check in comments"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Richard Simmons, renowned for inspiring overweight individuals to get active and adopt healthier eating habits, passed away on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Simmons, famous for his vibrant tank tops and short shorts, brought boundless energy to television as the lively court jester of physical fitness. He turned 76 on Friday.<\/p>\n

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According to an email from Richard Simmons\u2019 publicist Tom Estey to\u00a0The Associated Press<\/em>, the fitness guru passed away at his Los Angeles home. \u201cWe lost an Angel today \u2013 a true Angel,\u201d Estey said.<\/p>\n

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A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that officers responded to a 911 call from Richard Simmons\u2019 home on Belfast Drive and arrived at 9:57 a.m. on Saturday.<\/p>\n

\u201cUpon arrival, one rescue ambulance discovered a 76-year-old male who was pronounced deceased on-scene by firefighter\/paramedics due to apparent natural causes.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a result, no hospital transport was necessary,\u201d \u00a0LAFD Captain Erik Scott said.<\/p>\n

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  1. Just two days before his passing, Richard contemplated his aspirations for his legacy.<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Simmons\u2019 brother, Lenny Simmons, confirmed the death in a statement.<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. From 1980 to 1984, he hosted the\u00a0Richard Simmons Show\u00a0that focused on personal health and fitness.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

    Just two days before his passing, Richard contemplated his aspirations for his legacy.<\/h2>\n

    \u201cI never thought of myself as a celebrity. People don\u2019t know this \u2013 I\u2019m really a shy person and a little bit of an introvert,\u201d he told\u00a0People.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u201cBut when that curtain goes up that\u2019s a different story. I\u2019m there to make people happy.<\/p>\n

    \u201cBut the accolades I get from emails. I mean, today most probably, we\u2019ll answer over 100 emails.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cAnd they\u2019ll say, \u2018I\u2019m your No1 fan\u2019, and I just write back, and I say, you know, \u2018Don\u2019t say that because I\u2019m a human being just like you. And I know that you do good things, too.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

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    Simmons\u2019 brother, Lenny Simmons, confirmed the death in a statement.<\/h2>\n

    \u201cI don\u2019t want people to be sad about my brother,\u201d Lenny Simmons said. \u201cI want them to remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to people\u2019s lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

    \u201cWe are in shock,\u201d Lenny added. \u201cPlease respect the family at this difficult time.\u201dTom Estey, Simmons\u2019 longtime publicist, said in a statement, \u201cToday the World lost an Angel.\u201d<\/p>\n

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    A day before his sudden passing,\u00a0Simmons\u00a0celebrated his 76th birthday and took to the social media to thank everyone for the birthday wishes.<\/p>\n

    \u201cThank you\u2026I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life!\u201d Simmons wrote. \u201cI am sitting here writing emails. Have a most beautiful rest of your Friday.\u201d<\/p>\n

    He signed the post \u201cLove, Richard.\u201d<\/p>\n

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    Simmons, who grew up in New Orleans, battled weight issues from a young age, tipping the scales at nearly 200 pounds by age 15. By the time he graduated from high school, he weighed 268 pounds, as documented on his website.<\/p>\n

    From 1980 to 1984, he hosted the\u00a0Richard Simmons Show<\/em>\u00a0that focused on personal health and fitness.<\/h2>\n

    He also gained fame through his aerobic exercise videos, such as 1988\u2019s\u00a0Sweatin\u2019 to the Oldies<\/em>\u00a0and its sequels in 1990 and 1991.<\/p>\n

    Simmons expanded his early success with frequent appearances on various TV shows, ranging from\u00a0The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson<\/em>\u00a0to game shows like\u00a0Match Game<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0The New Hollywood Squares<\/em>. He became a staple of late-night television during the \u201990s and 2000s, appearing on shows hosted by Jay Leno and David Letterman.<\/p>\n

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    Throughout the years, Simmons sold millions of workout videos. He owned a Beverly Hills exercise studio and restaurant frequented by celebrities like Barbra Streisand and Paul Newman.<\/p>\n

    Following his recent withdrawal from public life, during which he disclosed a skin illness in March 2024, speculation about Simmons\u2019 health and well-being had circulated. His death was initially reported by\u00a0TMZ.<\/em><\/p>\n

    We are so very sorry for this loss. May he rest in peace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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