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Richard Simmons, who spent decades encouraging people to stay fit with the help of music and dancing, has died. He was 76 years old.
Per TMZ, Simmons was found dead on Saturday at his home just before 10 a.m. According to law enforcement, Simmons was discovered by his housekeeper who immediately called for help, but the entertainer was pronounced dead on the scene by first responders. A cause of death isn’t yet known, but foul play is not suspected and it’s believed that natural causes led to Simmons’ passing.
In recent years, Simmons had been living a more reclusive life. He was not very active on social media, though he’d had an increased presence online more recently. This includes thanking his fans for the support they’d given him on his birthday, which was the day before Simmons was found deceased.
The Facebook post stated, “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.”
Source: TMZ
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