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The official cause of death of the famous fitness guru Richard Simmons Although “no foul play has been found,” the matter remains under investigation.
Simmons died Saturday.The coroner’s office said Monday that a determination of the cause of death has been deferred, meaning investigation and further testing is required. people report.
Simmons rose to fame in the 1980s as a motivational speaker and weight-loss instructor, and became famous for his fitness regimen, starring in his own exercise show and selling millions of units of aerobics equipment. Work up a sweat with some oldies He owns a fitness studio in Los Angeles, produces videos and DVDs, and has written several books. Richard Simmons’ “Don’t Call Me a Diet” Book From 1980 onwards, he appeared as himself on various television shows. Developmental arrest, A great story, CHiPs, The Larry Sanders Show and general Hospital.
His public appearances have decreased significantly since he closed his fitness studio and retired from public life about a decade ago.
of New York Daily News In March 2016, it was reported that Simmons was under forced confinement at his home. However, after not being seen in public for nearly two years, Simmons denied the allegations, today “Nobody is holding me hostage in my house,” she said on the show. In 2017, writer, director, and podcaster Dan Taberski attempted to unravel the mystery behind the fitness mogul’s retreat from the spotlight on his podcast. do not have Richard Simmons. In January, Simmons He didn’t approve of the upcoming biopic From that star of his life Pauly Shore.
Simmons’ cause of death was unknown at the time of the announcement. The Hollywood Reporter He died early Saturday morning at his Los Angeles home.
His brother Lenny Said The news “It was a total shock.”
“He wasn’t feeling too well that day, thinking he had food poisoning, but he was getting better and went to bed a little earlier,” he said. Tonight’s Entertainment“So we didn’t think anything of it. Anyone can have a bad day, [Richard’s housekeeper, Teresa] I was shocked when I got the call. I called my wife, Kathy, and said, “Come here. [Teresa’s] “And it really was… my soul [felt] Sucked in [out of my body].”
Two days before his death, Simmons said, people“I know people miss me,” Simmons said, “and I miss you all too, but we stay in touch through phone calls and emails. I do get out of the house every once in a while, but I’m in disguise.”
The night before his death, Simmons took to Facebook to thank fans for wishing him a happy birthday on July 12. “Thank you… I’ve never received so many birthday messages in my life!,” he wrote. “As I sit here writing this email, wishing you the best for the rest of your Friday.”
