Richard Simmons, a fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat, dies at 76

[Stevicus]

Richard Simmons, a fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat, dies at 76

Fitness guru Richard Simmons has died. Publicist Tom Estey tells The Associated Press that Simmons died Friday at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday, a day after his 76th birthday.

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Simmons, who had revealed a skin diagnosis in March 2024, had lately dropped out of sight, sparking speculating about his health and well-being. His death was first reported by TMZ.

Simmons was a former 268-pound teen who became a master of many media forms, sharing his hard-won weight-loss tips as host of the Emmy-winning daytime “Richard Simmons Show” and author of best-selling books and the diet plan Deal-A-Meal. He also opened exercise studios and starred exercise videos, including the wildly successful “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” line, which became a cultural phenomenon.

I was never a big fan of Richard Simmons, but he was memorable. Rest in peace.

 

[Wu Wei]

R.I.P.

 

[Revoltingest]

RIP, dude.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Richard Simmons, a fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat, dies at 76

Fitness guru Richard Simmons has died. Publicist Tom Estey tells The Associated Press that Simmons died Friday at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday, a day after his 76th birthday.

apnews.com

I was never a big fan of Richard Simmons, but he was memorable. Rest in peace.

Me either but fitness gurus were never a big thing with me from the start.

Still I do pay my respects for a man who was loved by many people.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Richard was a great person who helped a lot of people with his positivity and compassion. It's so sad he's gone and so suddenly. His Birthday was just the day before! I wonder if he had cancer. Oh, well. RIP, Richard. Thanks for the fun and caring.

It's also sad because we don't have anyone like that in pop culture anymore, who was just positive and kind without a mean word for anyone, really.

 

[George-ananda]

Who remembers Richard Simmons wearing a headband as part of his work-out get-up? Official reality says he never wore one but millions including myself distinctly remember it.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Who remembers Richard Simmons wearing a headband as part of his work-out get-up? Official reality says he never wore one but millions including myself distinctly remember it.

The mandala effect. That's one thing me and you could find some common ground on.

How about that! *grin*

 

[Viker]

R.I.P.

 

[George-ananda]

The mandala effect. That's one thing me and you could find some common ground on.

How about that! *grin*

So do you remember the headband as part of his iconic look? I absolutely do.

 

[Twilight Hue]

So do you remember the headband as part of his iconic look? I absolutely do.

I'm not sure but if I was to give an answer I'd say yes on seeing him with a headband at least once.

 

[PureX]

I have to appreciate someone that could become famous withn a population of hundreds of millions based solely on his personality.

That's pretty amazing when you think about it.

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

Sad, but it is remarkable how many fitness guru's die comparatively young.

 

[Stevicus]

Sad, but it is remarkable how many fitness guru's die comparatively young.

I recall Jack LaLanne lived until age 96.