Eccentric fitness icon Richard Simmons dies at 76: report

Fitness personality Richard Simmons attends the Gay Pride Festival on June 9, 2013 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodrigo Vaz/Getty Images)

Richard Simmons, the legendary fitness instructor that reached massive celebrity status, has died at the age of 76, according to TMZ.

Simmons was found by his housekeeper just before 10 a.m. Saturday, TMZ reports. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.

He celebrated his 76th birthday on Friday. On X, formerly Twitter, he thanked fans for the well wishes.

“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,” Simmons wrote.

This is an ongoing report. Check back for updates.