died in his home on Saturday, July 13, his representative has confirmed. The Police Department responded to his house and reported that the fitness guru had died from complications of a fall. Born on July 12, 1948, Milton Teagle "Richard" Simmons died just a day after celebrating his 76 birthday.
Richard stepped away from the spotlight years before his death, but before that, he made quite a splash in the fitness and entertainment industry thanks to his vibrant spirit and uplifting attitude. Richard got his start after opening his gym Slimmons in Beverly Hills, , catering to overweight people looking for a lifestyle change. He became widely known through various television appearances and thanks to the popularity of the products he sold.
He was frequently invited to appear on late-night television and radio talk shows and became a regular on shows like The Late Show with David Letterman and The Howard Stern Show. He continued to be known and exercise throughout his decades-long career. Here's a look back at how Richard Simmons got his start and everything he accomplished in his career.
After moving to Los Angeles in the 1970s, Richard reportedly worked as the maître d'hôtel at Derek's, a restaurant in Beverly Hills. He then became interested in fitness. He realized that gyms and fitness studios catered to people who were already in shape, but ignored those customers who were looking to get healthy.
He then established his gym, opening its doors in 1974, and reportedly los.
