Richard Simmons, Fitness Guru, Dies 1 Day After 76 Birthday

Richard Simmons, a notorious fitness instructor from the 80s known for his charismatic personality, flashy outfits, short shorts, and fitness videos, died a day after his 76th birthday. It was reported that Simmons had fallen in his bathroom and was found the morning of the 13th by his housekeeper, according to law enforcement. Law enforcement received a call at 10 AM Saturday and pronounced him dead at the scene. There is no suspected foul play at this time. The cause of death is considered natural by law enforcement.

Simmons’ death comes a day after he celebrated his birthday and finally gave an interview after disappearing from the limelight for over a decade. “I feel good! I am grateful that I’m here, that I am alive for another day. I’ll spend my birthday doing what I do every day, which is to help people,” Simmons said.

Richard Simmons Career

Richard began his career in the fitness world after opening his gym in Beverly Hills, California, which focused on those interested in losing . He stood out from the huge muscles and typical manly personality of weight. Richard Simmons was unlike the other fitness gurus at the time. His flamboyant personality and slender physique helped draw in the average viewers at the time around the world bodybuilding fitness stars of the 80s by…