Richard Simmons, the beloved fitness guru known for his energetic personality and popular workout videos, passed away at his Los Angeles home just a day after his 76th birthday on July 13.
The fitness icon’s team recently shared the final social media post he had prepared before his death, touching the hearts of many fans.
Simmons rose to fame with his “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” aerobic videos, becoming a household name in the world of fitness. His sudden passing left many in shock and mourning.
According to TMZ, Simmons was found unresponsive by his housekeeper at around 10 AM, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death is still under investigation.
On July 21, Simmons’ team took to X/Twitter to share the last post he had worked on. They revealed that Simmons was deeply involved in his social media presence, often planning and perfecting his posts well in advance.
The team explained, “Richard worked very hard on his posts for you. He had many ideas and would work ahead… going back to each one making changes until he had it just like he wanted before posting.”
In keeping with his usual weekend routine, Simmons had chosen a photo and written a caption for his final post. The image showed Simmons in an astronaut suit, his iconic red hair now grey. The caption read, “Let me fly you to the moon so we can gaze among the stars. Love, Richard.”
The post stirred strong emotions among his followers. One fan wrote, “This makes me want to cry.” Another added, “See you in the stars, Richard,” accompanied by a sad face emoji.
Simmons’ team shared his final prepared post on X/Twitter under the handle @TheWeightSaint. Fans expressed their gratitude for the post, with one saying, “Thank you for posting this! It will be nice to have a memory of him in his later years. Such a beautiful soul, inside and out.”
The news of Simmons’ death came shortly after it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer in March. Despite his illness, he remained positive and recently celebrated his birthday, thanking fans for their outpouring of love and support.
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In one of his last messages, Simmons wrote, “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.”
In his final interview, Simmons expressed his deep affection for his fans, saying, “I’m a human being just like you.” His words and the heartfelt messages he left behind continue to resonate with those who admired him.
Richard Simmons’ passing marks the end of an era for many who found joy and inspiration in his energetic and compassionate approach to fitness.
His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched, both through his workout programs and his genuine connection with his audience.
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