
Fitness Guru Richard Simmons Dies At 76
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Simmons, who became a cultural icon through his mega-popular "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos, had shied away from the spotlight in recent years.
Fitness guru Richard Simmons, known for his positive outlook and bestselling exercise videotapes, has died at age 76, his representative told ABC News.
Authorities responded to a 911 call from Simmons’ home and arrived there on Saturday morning, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department told The Hollywood Reporter.
“An investigation is still being conducted,” the spokesperson said.
Representatives for Simmons did not immediately return requests for comment.
In his career, Simmons sold more than 20 million fitness VHS tapes and DVDs, including the iconic “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” series. His series was famous for featuring so-called “real people” over athletic models, promoting the idea that exercise was for everyone. In 2010, he claimed that he helped his followers lose 12 million pounds.