Fitness guru Richard Simmons says he’s ‘dying,’ then apologizes for confusion

Published March 18, 2024 8:27pm ET



Celebrity fitness guru Richard Simmons shared an ominous message in a social media post on Monday, saying he had “news” about “dying,” only to share a separate message with an apology hours later.

“I have some news to tell you. Please don’t be sad. I am ….dying,” the 75-year-old fitness star wrote on Monday.

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