BEVERLY HILLS, CA — (07-13-24) — Legendary fitness guru Richard Simmons died at his home on Saturday at the age of 76. The flamboyant fitness late night pay commercial sensation became a household name throughout the 1990s.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to his home after a 911 call from his housekeeper who told authorities that she found Simmons dead, according to police sources. Simmons made gyms a safe place for people over weight and continued to inspire many with weight-loss stories.
Preliminary results of the scene state that Simmons appears to have died of natural causes, and that no foul play is suspected at this time.
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Simmons was born Milton Teagle Simmons in New Orleans on July 12, 1948, but adopted the name Richard when growing up.
Article by: Paul Goldberg, Staff Writer
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