The mystery surrounding the death of beloved fitness guru Richard Simmons has finally been resolved. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed that the 76-year-old icon’s passing was an accident, caused by complications from recent falls with heart disease listed as a contributing factor. Simmons, known for his vibrant personality and fitness empire, was found dead at his Los Angeles home on July 13, just one day after celebrating his 76th birthday.
Simmons’ brother, Lenny, shared the coroner’s findings in a statement released to the public, shedding light on the circumstances that led to his untimely death, according to People . ‘The Coroner informed Lenny that Richard’s death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor,’ the statement read. ‘The toxicology report was negative other than medication Richard had been prescribed.
’ The revelation comes after weeks of speculation, during which fans and media alike anxiously awaited an official explanation. Initial reports suggested that Simmons had taken a fall in his bathroom the night before his death. Despite his housekeeper’s advice to seek medical attention, Simmons reportedly refused, believing he was suffering from food poisoning instead.
His brother Lenny expressed the shock and disbelief felt by those closest to him: ‘He wasn’t feeling really well that day, because he said he thought he’d had some food poisoning, but he was getti.