Richard Simmons’ Brother Lenny Reveals Fitness Guru’s Cause of Death
Richard Simmons, the popular fitness trainer who passed away at the age of 76 in Los Angeles at his residence on July 13, left his fans and family with heavy hearts. Now, a month after his death, the fitness icon’s cause of death has finally been revealed.
On Wednesday, August 21, Simmons family spokesperson Tom Estey said, “This morning, Richard Simmons’ brother Lenny received a call from the Los Angeles Coroner’s office. The coroner informed Lenny that Richard’s death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor. The toxicology report was negative except for the medication that Richard had been prescribed. The family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss.”
The fitness guru was found on July 13 by his longtime housekeeper, a day after celebrating his 76th birthday. The cause of his death was initially not revealed and was postponed because further testing was needed. According to previous reports, Simmons fell at his home on July 12 after experiencing vertigo. The fitness icon allegedly told his housekeeper that he could go to the doctor the next day if he continued to feel unwell. Also read – Squid Game Unleashed Debuts First Trailer on Netflix With Deadly New Gameplay
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Richard Simmons was a pop culture personality as beloved as he was a fitness inspiration, with regular appearances on talk shows like Late Night with David Letterman and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Simmons began his weight-loss career by opening his Gym in Beverly Hills, California, which catered to overweight people, and became widely known through his television exposure and the popularity of his consumer products.
He continued to promote health and fitness throughout a career that spanned decades, later expanding his activities to include political activism, such as in 2008 in support of a bill mandating non-competitive physical education in public schools as part of the No Child Left Behind Act.
He produced more than 50 workout videos, that include Sweatin’ to the Oldies, his iconic franchise, which sold more than 22 million copies and promoted portion control and healthy eating with best-selling meal plans like Deal-a-Meal.
His brother, Lenny, emphasizes that his genuine concern and commitment to serving others is what he wants the world to remember about him and the joy he brought to life.
Source – THR