Richard Simmons Dead at 76

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Richard Simmons, the television personality known for his energetic health-forward persona, has died. TMZ first reported the death, which is said to have happened Saturday morning. According to the tabloid, first responders were called to Simmons' residence around 10 a.m. local time after a housekeeper found him unresponsive, subsequently pronouncing him dead at the scene. The police are reportedly investigating the death as a result of natural causes and no foul play is suspected; no exact cause of death was immediately reported. He was 76.

Born in 1948, Simmons' career was started after he founded a gym called Slimmons in Beverly Hills. Considered obese much of his young adult life the fitness personality shed upwards of 123 pounds, opting to help others on their respective fitness journeys. Through his eccentric attitude, Simmons' gyms blossomed into a consumer products franchise that included workout tapes, cassettes, and cookbooks.

 

 

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