Simmons took a fall last night
Richard Simmons took a fall last night that may be connected to his death, police have reported.
At this time no cause of death has been revealed.
More on Simmons humble beginnings
After moving to Los Angeles in the 1970s, Simmons took an interest in healthy living and lost over 100 pounds, but noticed that guys catered to people who were already fit.
He started the exercise studio The Anatomy Asylum, which made fitness a fun activity and reinforced positivity with a focus on healthy eating.
Simmons became a staple in the fitness world, making appearances on Late Show with David Letterman and The Howard Stern Show.
Simmons was ‘unplugged’ later in life
Richard Simmons unplugged himself from media appearances and the public eye in 2014.
By 2016, speculations and concerns about his health began to surface online.
Simmons was pictured arriving at his Los Angeles home and hiding under a blanket in April 2017, marking the renowned fitness instructor’s last sighting.
Fans pay tribute
Fans of the legendary fitness coach are taking to X to share their condolences.
Richard Simmons apologized for tweet
After sharing the cryptic tweet, Simmons issued an apology.
“Sorry many of you have gotten upset about my message today,” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Even the press has gotten in touch with me. I am not dying.
The fitness expert then clarified what he meant.
“It was a message about saying how we should embrace every day that we have. Sorry for this confusion.”
Eerie quote was posted earlier this year
Richard Simmons shared a cryptic message on X, formerly known as Twitter, months before his death.
“I have some news to tell you,” he wrote as part of an X thread.
“Please don’t be sad. I am ….dying. Oh I can see your faces now. The truth is we all are dying. Every day we live we are getting closer to our death.”
