July 13 (UPI) — Fitness guru, TV personality and author Richard Simmons has died a day after his 76th birthday.
ABC News reported Saturday that the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a 911 call at Simmons’ home after his housekeeper discovered Simmons unresponsive.
TMZ said a fall Friday is believed to have contributed to his death and foul play is not suspected at this time.
Simmons was active on the social media platform X Friday, posting: “Thank you…I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life! I am sitting here writing emails. Have a most beautiful rest of your Friday. Love, Richard.”
