Richard Simmons, legendary fitness guru, dies at 76 - Saturday, July 13, 2024

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Richard Simmons, the legendary fitness guru who became a television regular in the 1980s with a reputation as a gregarious health advocate, has died. He was 76.

Few details were immediately available about Simmons' death, which was confirmed to ABC News by his representative on Saturday.

Simmons had celebrated his 76ths birthday on Friday.

DEVELOPING: More details will be added to this report as they become available.

Richard Simmons, legendary fitness guru, dies at 76, representative confirms

Richard Simmons, the legendary fitness guru who became a television regular in the 1980s with a reputation as a gregarious health advocate, has died. He was 76.

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[sds71]

Richard Simmons preached exercise, diet and most of all kindness. He positively impacted thousands and thousands of lives. I’m one of the hundreds and hundreds of TV people who basked in his energy and readily accepted those crazy hugs. Rest well.

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[Inthedetails]

He created so many smiles over the years! I enjoyed watching his energy, positivity, and kindness when he made TV appearances. He made people feel GOOD - what a gift that is.

Rest in peace, Richard.

 

[wendybtn]

I loved his Sweating' To The Oldies videos and his upbeat attitude about taking care of your physical health. RIP

 

[DS2021]

Law enforcement sources say Richard took a fall last night, which may be connected to his passing

Richard Simmons Dead at 76

Richard Simmons -- the legendary fitness guru -- has died at 76 ... TMZ has learned.

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[Fabled Automatic]

Sad to hear this. Richard was a treasure of a man and an inspiration to many.

Rest in peace Richard.

 

[vls12345]

What a sweet soul. And what a legacy -- to be remembered because he was so kind. You can't top that, imo.

 

[Spartygirl]

So sad to hear this today.

I always loved his personality, energy and thoughtfulness.

I loved the Sweatin to the Oldies" videos

May the Angels welcome you to Paradise <3

 

[mrsselig]

I'm so shocked, and this makes me so very sad Too young. I always loved his positive energy and his compassion for people who struggled with their health/fitness. Bless him.

 

[ilovewings]

Sad to hear this. Richard was a treasure of a man and an inspiration to many.

Rest in peace Richard.

I am so sad at the news of his apparent unexpected death
Rest in peace dear man

 

[Sweetluv]

Rest In Peace Richard!

 

[dexgirl]

Rip! I remember using his Deal-A-Meal Program long ago. He was such a nice man.

 

[anonypotomous]

Gosh and he just posted 7 hours ago.

Sad news, he was such a bright spirit and brought joy to so many.

 

[slowpoke]

Law enforcement sources say Richard took a fall last night, which may be connected to his passing

Richard Simmons Dead at 76

Richard Simmons -- the legendary fitness guru -- has died at 76 ... TMZ has learned.

amp.tmz.com

My father’s doctor used to tell us that people worry about dying from heart attacks, stroke, etc, but often don’t think about falls. He said he’s seen so many elderly in his practice die or decline rapidly after a fall.

Gone too soon.

 

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@AshokMoore


I’ll never forget when Richard Simmons came to Bristol to shoot a This is SportsCenter spot. You would’ve thought God showed up. People were star struck. RIP to the legend.

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[Inthedetails]

@AshokMoore


I’ll never forget when Richard Simmons came to Bristol to shoot a This is SportsCenter spot. You would’ve thought God showed up. People were star struck. RIP to the legend.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812237598368342504

LOVE THIS!

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Richard Simmons, legendary fitness personality, dies at 76

Simmons was found unresponsive Saturday at his Hollywood Hills home, one day after his 76th birthday, two law enforcement sources said.

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Fitness guru Richard Simmons has died, two law enforcement sources confirmed to NBC News.

Simmons was found unresponsive Saturday at his Hollywood Hills home, one day after his 76th birthday, the law enforcement sources said. The exact cause of his death is pending...

 

[LadyL]

RIP Richard, kind man.

 

[Chimera]

So sad to hear.
By all accounts of people who met him in person, he was genuinely kind and he cared about people.
Rest in peace, sir !

Fitness guru Richard Simmons dead at 76

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"..... the message was intended to encourage everyone to, "embrace every day that we have....."
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