Fitness legend Richard Simmons has died at the age of 76, TMZ reports.
Law enforcement sources told the outlet that police and fire officials responded to a call from his housekeeper just before 10 a.m. Saturday and pronounced him dead at the scene.
There is no foul play suspected, but a cause of death has not been released.
Just a day ago, Simmons posted on Facebook to thank fans for all their birthday wishes, saying “I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life! I am sitting here writing emails. Have a most beautiful rest of your Friday.”
Thank you…I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life! I am sitting here writing emails. Have a most beautiful rest of your Friday. Love, Richard
Posted by Richard Simmons on Friday, July 12, 2024
Mathew Murphy is a senior news editor for The Daily Beast. He has worked as a senior journalist and columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald newspapers. He spent almost 10 years as New York bureau chief for News Corp Australia, including for Australia’s most-read news website, news.com.au
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