Update: Celebrity Fitness Guru Richard Simmons’ Cause Of Death Revealed By Family

Richard Simmons

Update: Celebrity Fitness Guru Richard Simmons’ Cause Of Death Revealed By Family

Update (Aug. 22, 2024): Richard Simmons‘ cause of death has been announced by his family. The celebrity fitness guru died of “complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor,” his family shared, adding that the Los Angeles Coroner deemed his death an accident.

Their statement added,

 “The toxicology report was negative other than medication Richard had been prescribed.  The Family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss.”

Original Story (July 13, 2024): Richard Simmons has died. He was 76. According to reports, personnel responded to a 911 call from Simmons’ home on Belfast Drive and arrived there at 9:57 a.m. on Saturday.

The spokesperson added that “an investigation is still being conducted.”

On the eve of his death, he was on Facebook, expressing his appreciation to fans for their birthday wishes. We send our condolences to his family, friends & fans.

Continued prayers for Richard Simmons’ family and loved ones.