Simmons, beloved TV personality who soared to fame in 1980s with energetic fitness videos, had birthday on Friday
The fitness instructor Richard Simmons, who rocketed to fame in the 1980s with up-tempo neon-colored exercise videos, has died.
Simmons had just thanked fans on social media for birthday wishes after he turned 76 on Friday. “I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life!” Simmons wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I am sitting here writing emails. Have a most beautiful rest of your Friday.”
Continue reading…Simmons, beloved TV personality who soared to fame in 1980s with energetic fitness videos, had birthday on FridayThe fitness instructor Richard Simmons, who rocketed to fame in the 1980s with up-tempo neon-colored exercise videos, has died.Simmons had just thanked fans on social media for birthday wishes after he turned 76 on Friday. “I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life!” Simmons wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I am sitting here writing emails. Have a most beautiful rest of your Friday.” Continue reading…