Fitness guru Richard Simmons dies at 76

Published July 13, 2024 5:53pm ET



Self-made fitness guru Richard Simmons died Saturday in Los Angeles at the age of 76.

Simmons, best known for his eccentric “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” fitness videos in the 1970s and ‘80s, is believed to have died from natural causes, according to reports. He celebrated his 76th birthday on Friday, thanking fans for their well wishes. His last Facebook post came just before 11 a.m. EDT Saturday.

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