Fitness Icon Richard Simmons Passes Away at 76

Richard Simmons, the beloved and eccentric fitness guru known for his unrelenting positivity, passed away on July 13, 2024, a day after his 76th birthday, according to reporting from ABC and confirmed by his representative. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to his home following a 911 call from his housekeeper and found Simmons deceased. Police sources indicate he died of natural causes.

Born Milton Teagle Simmons on July 12, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Richard adopted his famous moniker while growing up. Struggling with weight issues as a child, he embarked on a personal weight loss journey that ultimately led to his career in fitness. In the 1970s, he opened his iconic gym, Slimmons, in Beverly Hills, California.