Cause of Death Revealed for Fitness Icon Richard Simmons
We have some closure in the case of the late fitness guru Richard Simmons. On July 13th, Simmons was found by his longtime housekeeper, a day after celebrating his 76th birthday. Reports suggested that he had suffered a fall in his home the day before. The LAPD concluded that there was no foul play involved, but the cause of death had not been determined until now. According to Simmons' brother, Lenny, the Los Angeles coroner's office determined that Richard's death at the age of 76 was caused by a mix of complications from recent falls and heart disease. The toxicology report came back negative, aside from the medication Richard had been prescribed. Lenny Simmons expressed his gratitude to all the fans for their outpouring of love and support during this difficult time. Richard Simmons' legacy as a fitness icon and his impact on the lives of many will never be forgotten.
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00:00We have some closure in the case of the late fitness guru Richard Simmons on July 13th
00:06Simmons was found by his longtime housekeeper a day after celebrating his 76th birthday
00:12Reports suggested that he had suffered a fall in his home the day before
00:17The LAPD concluded that there was no foul play involved, but the cause of death had not been determined until now
00:24According to Simmons brother Lenny the Los Angeles coroner's office determined that Richard's death at the age of 76
00:31Was caused by a mix of complications from recent falls and heart disease
00:36The toxicology report came back negative aside from the medication Richard had been prescribed
00:43Lenny Simmons expressed his gratitude to all the fans for their outpouring of love and support during this difficult time
00:50Richard Simmons's legacy as a fitness icon and his impact on the lives of many will never be forgotten