Richard Simmons at his death just months before . He wrote on : "I have some news to tell you. Please don’t be sad.
I am ...
.dying. Oh I can see your faces now, adding: "The truth is we all are dying.
Every day we live we are getting closer to our death. Why am I telling you this? Because I want you to enjoy your life to the fullest every single day. Get up in the morning and look at the sky.
.. count your blessings and enjoy.
" On July 13, Richard passed away before reportedly responded to a call to his home from his housekeeper. Foul player was not suspected and, while a cause of death was not yet revealed, officials believe Richard died of natural causes. Richard stepped away from the spotlight for awhile after concern that he couldn't keep up his public persona.
However, he confessed to Page Six that there was interest in an "interactive Broadway show about my life," according to . Richard loved the idea, hoping it will be a production where attendees can join in on the dance numbers, a call back to his iconic workout videos. The fitness guru died just one day after his 76th birthday when he received an outpouring of kind messages.
Hours before his death, he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: "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.
" He additionally wished his fans "healthy" birthdays in their future. The star was known for his workout videos which featured his eye-energy attitude and motivational comments. Fans were crushed by the news.
One fan wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: "I’ll never forget when Richard Simmons came to Bristol to shoot a This is SportsCenter spot. You would’ve thought God showed up. People were star struck.
RIP to the legend." Another said: "Richard Simmons preached exercise, diet and most of all kindness. He positively impacted thousands and thousands of lives.
I’m one of the hundreds and hundreds of TV people who basked in his energy and readily accepted those crazy hugs. Rest well." All the latest news, showbiz, lifestyle and sports updates, brought to you by our dedicated American team.
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