Richard Simmons’ cause of death under investigation

Richard Simmons

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The official cause of death of celebrity fitness guru Richard Simmons is still under investigation, though there is “no suspicion of foul play.”

Simmons died Saturday. The medical examiner’s office announced Monday that his cause of death had been deferred, meaning additional investigation and testing are needed. the people It has been reported.

Simmons gained fame in the 1980s as a motivational speaker and weight-loss coach, and was known for his health journey. He ran his own exercise program and sold millions of copies of activewear. Sweating on old songs Videos and DVDs while running a fitness studio in Los Angeles. He has written several books, including Never Say Diet by Richard Simmons Since 1980, he has subsequently appeared as himself on numerous television shows including development halt, Amazing stories, Chips, Larry Sanders Show And Public Hospital.

His public appearances have decreased significantly for about a decade, after he closed his gym and stopped official engagements.

the New York Daily News In March 2016, he reported that he was being held against his will in his home. But Simmons, who has not been seen in public for nearly two years, denied this, saying: today In 2017, writer, director and podcaster Dan Taberski launched his show, “Nobody’s Holding Me Hostage in My House.” The show aimed to uncover the mystery behind the fitness mogul’s retreat from the spotlight through his podcast, Missing Richard SimmonsIn January, Simmons said he did not approve of an upcoming biopic about his life starring Pauly Shore.

Simmons’ cause of death was not known when his death was announced. A representative for Simmons said: Hollywood Reporter He died earlier Saturday at his home in Los Angeles.

His brother Lenny has since said, The news “came as a real shock.”

“He wasn’t feeling well that day, because he said he thought he had food poisoning, but he was getting better and going to bed a little bit earlier,” he said. Entertainment tonight“So we didn’t really think about it. We all have bad days sometimes, you know, we don’t feel our best and when [Richard’s housekeeper, Teresa] She called me, I was in shock. I called my wife, Kathy, and I said, “You have to come here. You have to hear what’s going on.” [Teresa’s] “This is really… just my soul,” he said. [felt] sucking [out of my body]”.”

Two days before his death, Simmons spoke to the people“I know people miss me,” Simmons said. “And you know what? I miss them, too. But I can reach them by phone calls… and emails. And I leave the house sometimes. But I disguise myself.”

On the eve of his death, Simmons thanked his fans on Facebook for wishing him a happy birthday, which was July 12. He wrote: “Thank you… I have never received so many birthday messages in my life! I am sitting here typing emails. Have a great Friday.”