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Exercise Guru Richard Simmons Has Died

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:29:36 GMT

He was 76 yrs. old., just one day after 76th his birthday.

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Oznell — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:06:42 GMT

I'm very sorry to hear that, @JeanLouiseFinch . Ironically, I had heard that recently he was becoming a bit more visible, giving interviews, etc., after a long period of seclusion at home.

He had such a peppy personality, and a history of wanting to help people. Seemed like a very kind person. RIP.

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LizzieInSRQ — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 23:59:40 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch im absolutely gobsmacked. Ive been reading his very entertaining, heartwarming and somtimes very gossipy stories on Twitter that he started doing this year...was just reading one yesterdsy.

Came back to my post to update:

His birthday was YESTERDAY, July 12th. He tweeted this morning too. Time of death would have been within minutes of tweeting unless that was a scheduled tweet. I need answers

He was happy, and im glad he got to tell the world that after all the weird rumors over the last few years.

He was happy...and got to know he was still loved by others who responded to him.

Great life. Gonna go shed a tear for him, well for us who will feel the loss . Thank you for letting me know.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:09:51 GMT

I read something about him recently, and it occurred to me that it had been a long time since I'd seen or heard anything about him. I wonder if he'd been ill?

Sorry to hear about his death.

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Jk9 — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:10:22 GMT

Oh my goodness! That makes me very sad. Richard did so much to get people moving and exercising. He appealed to those out of shape and those reluctant to exercise. I watched and danced with me to the oldies when I could get out and run or go to the gym. I admired his spunk and dedication to his "calling."

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meallen616 — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:25:46 GMT

I am very sad to hear about his death... he helped sooo many people. Yesterday was his birthday...

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Etoile308 — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:12:50 GMT

I often wondered what occurred that seemed to have caused a personality change. He had seemed upbeat and full of life prior to his self imposed isolation.

I hope he is at peace.

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MorningLover — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:16:31 GMT

Richard Simmons celebrated his 76th birthday just yesterday, July 12. In a rare interview, he told People Magazine ahead of his birthday that he was grateful to be here and was "alive for another day." "I'll spend my birthday doing what I do every day, which is to help people."

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threecees — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:19:39 GMT

Watched him years ago on General Hospital.

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PhilaLady1 — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:34:20 GMT

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Rest in peace Richard Simmons.

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spiderw — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:43:45 GMT

Many years ago I exercised to the Richard Simmons exercise tapes. It became my daily routine and I enjoyed the challenge of the workouts and the healthy results. While that was a long time ago, those tapes started me on healthy activities and for that I thank Richard Simmons. I am sorry to hear of his passing , I am sure he helped a lot of people become healthier and have fun doing it. May he rest in peace.

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LindaLatte — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:50:15 GMT

I am very sorry to learn of his passing. I used many of his exercise tapes and enjoyed him. RIP

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SportyShorty07 — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 22:00:34 GMT

This is truly such sad news! I love Richard Simmons- I like to do his aerobic VHS tapes and I love cooking his healthy breakfasts and soups from his Deal A Meal Cookbook. Richard's joy and playfulness always put me in a great mood- I really enjoy his Disco Sweat exercise tape. He seemed like a very kind person and went above and beyond to help people through his workouts and lessons. He was an 80's exercise icon. RIP Richard, such a delightful and fun guy.

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MamaWick — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 22:07:33 GMT

I met him when he was the keynote speaker at one of my professional conferences about 2007. He was a very nice, sensitive, gentle man.

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SoCal Bred — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 22:10:38 GMT

I am sorry to hear of his death a day after his birthday, He was such a kind soul. Rest in peace Richard Simmons.

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JudyL — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 22:12:24 GMT

This is sad news. Remember him from his tv exercise show, etc. May he now rest in peace.

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BlueFinch — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 22:26:14 GMT

This is really sad news. Richard was such an inspiring character, spreading his kindness, energy and no judgment approach.

It was hard to comprehend his, full of life personality, suddenly choosing seclusion for so many years. That was sad, too.

But, maybe his performance personality was far from the real Richard. We'll never know.

He clearly was fighting issues he did not wish to share. I hope, others who knew him well will avoid sharing them, too.

RIP, Richard.

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Happy2BHere — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 22:33:37 GMT

@SportyShorty07 wrote:
This is truly such sad news! I love Richard Simmons- I like to do his aerobic VHS tapes and I love cooking his healthy breakfasts and soups from his Deal A Meal Cookbook. Richard's joy and playfulness always put me in a great mood- I really enjoy his Disco Sweat exercise tape. He seemed like a very kind person and went above and beyond to help people through his workouts and lessons. He was an 80's exercise icon. RIP Richard, such a delightful and fun guy.

Oh I haven't thought of "Deal A Meal" for a long time - I had the little wallet with the different cards of food categories that you moved over to the other side to keep track of what you ate. I bet I still have that somewhere!

I hope he had a happy and peaceful life after he left the hectic "celebrity" lifestyle. He seemed like such a nice person, and truly showed what "inclusion" means.

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SportyShorty07 — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 23:11:29 GMT

@Happy2BHere wrote:
@SportyShorty07 wrote:
This is truly such sad news! I love Richard Simmons- I like to do his aerobic VHS tapes and I love cooking his healthy breakfasts and soups from his Deal A Meal Cookbook. Richard's joy and playfulness always put me in a great mood- I really enjoy his Disco Sweat exercise tape. He seemed like a very kind person and went above and beyond to help people through his workouts and lessons. He was an 80's exercise icon. RIP Richard, such a delightful and fun guy.

Oh I haven't thought of "Deal A Meal" for a long time - I had the little wallet with the different cards of food categories that you moved over to the other side to keep track of what you ate. I bet I still have that somewhere!

I hope he had a happy and peaceful life after he left the hectic "celebrity" lifestyle. He seemed like such a nice person, and truly showed what "inclusion" means.

@Happy2BHere I have the Deal A Meal cookbook, wallet and the cards too- I got them on Ebay a few years ago. I haven't used the cards, but I do like to use his cookbook for quick and easy healthy soups or breakfasts. I like to make the Deal A Meal minestrone or clam chowder for some lunches and the bran muffins for breakfast. Delicious and nutritious!

He really seemed to be such a kind and inclusive guy- he cast people of all sizes and shapes in his workout tapes and made people feel empowered and less intimidated to start exercise programs. I think that he genuinely cared about the people that he taught through his fitness tapes and in person. He's going to open an aerobics studio in Heaven, I bet he will!

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sunshine 919 — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 23:26:19 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
He was 76 yrs. old., just one day after 76th his birthday.

He just made a statement on his birthday being very positive and wishing others happy birthday.