Richard Simmons’ funeral took place on Friday in Los Angeles. His Death.
“Our beloved Dickie passed away in his sleep this morning surrounded by only his family and close friends,” said his brother, Lenny Simmons. told people in a statement issued by his longtime publicist, Tom Esty.
“We pray for everyone’s continued love and support during this difficult time.”
Lenny urged her late sibling’s fans to “never forget the pure joy and love they brought to people’s lives”, saying Richard “truly cared about people” and “throughout his career he called, wrote and emailed thousands of people offering to help”.
“So don’t be sad,” Lenny urged. “Celebrate his life.”
According to TMZ:The legendary fitness guru was buried at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park & Funeral Home.
The media outlet obtained his death certificate, which does not list a cause of death, instead stating that the cause of death is still under investigation.
The death certificate also describes Richard as a “health advocate” and notes that he never married and was single at the time of his death.
Richard: Fell in the bathroom Last Friday was his 76th birthday.
According to TMZ, a housekeeper tried to help him up and get him immediate medical attention, but he refused, wanting to stay home for his birthday.
He reportedly told the housekeeper he might see a doctor the next day before returning to bed.
A housekeeper found the aerobics instructor unresponsive on the floor next to her bed around 10 a.m. Saturday, police said.
According to TMZ, Richard showed no obvious signs of injury, such as bruising or bleeding, after the fall.
The New Orleans man was pronounced dead at the scene, but there were reportedly no signs of foul play.
Richard He said he was “satisfied” and “grateful” to be alive. In a rare interview released just one day before he passed away.
In March he He was diagnosed with and treated for skin cancer “many years ago.”
