RICHARD Simmons' last posts on social media have been revealed just hours after his death. The fitness guru died at the age of 76 on Saturday. Best known for his colorful fitness classes shared on tapes and DVDs during the 1980s, Simmons was beloved for his cheery outlook on life and boundless energy.
Simmons received a cancer diagnosis earlier this year and shared the devastating news with fans in March. Police were reportedly called to his home in Los Angeles around 10 am when the housekeeper discovered Simmons on the floor, according to TMZ . He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Investigators said they did not see any signs of foul play, although they confirmed that he had a fall last night that could be related to his death. Police are looking at the case as a natural death. In his final social media posts before his death, he was cheery as ever.
"Hello gorgeous! Please don’t rain on my parade," read his last comment on Facebook on Saturday morning. The day before, he celebrated his birthday and received several messages of well wishes. "Thank you.
.. I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life!" he wrote in response.
"I am sitting here writing emails. Have a most beautiful rest of your Friday. Love, Richard.
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