Fitness Guru Richard Simmons' brother has shared a touching tribute to the late star following his death. Taking to Richard's social media account on X, Lenny Simmons told fans of his heartbreak at the loss of his sibling as he highlighted how much his fans meant to Richard. He wrote: "Hello Everyone, I don’t want people to be sad about my brother.
I want them to remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to people’s lives. He truly cared about people. "He called, wrote, and emailed thousands of people throughout his career to offer help.
So don’t be sad. Celebrate his life! He was very excited about all of the upcoming ventures he was working on. We are in shock.
Please respect the family at this difficult time. Lenny Simmons." For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US .
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He was pronounced dead at the scene with no foul play expected at this time. Officials indicated that Richard fell in the bathroom before his death. A representative for Richard confirmed his death to ABC News .
The Mirror contacted the Los Angeles Police Department for comment. The fitness guru celebrated his birthday on Friday, thanking fans for their kind messages and signs of support. In fact, the star tweeted just hours before his reported death, w.