An official investigation is underway into the cause of death of Richard Simmons , the beloved fitness guru who died on Saturday (July 13) at age 76. Simmons passed away a day after his 76th birthday, and according to TMZ , his housekeeper discovered his remains on Saturday morning. First responders declared him dead at the scene, with no foul play suspected.
As reported by People , the Medical Examiner’s Office in Los Angeles, California, announced Monday (July 15) that Simmons’ cause of death has been deferred, meaning that an investigation and additional testing are needed. Police reiterated to the outlet that there “is no foul play involved.” Simmons spoke to People just days before his death, where he opened up about dealing with loss.
“How do you deal with loss? It takes a toll on your heart,” the fitness icon shared. “Some shed many tears, others stare at the sky. It’s so hard to say goodbye.
Here is what I know, when it’s time for us to go, beautiful angels will greet us with a smile and a hello.” He also acknowledged that he knows people “miss” him and said that he “missed them too.” Known for his colorful personality and eccentric fashion, Simmons rose to fame in the 1980s through his televised weight loss exercise videos.
He also sold millions of copies of his Sweatin‘ to the Oldies videos and ran a fitness studio in Los Angeles. His popularity led to several appearances on TV shows, such as General Hospital, The Larry Sanders Show , C.
