Fitness Icon Richard Simmons Dead at 76

The wellness world is mourning a tragic loss. 

Richard Simmons—the legendary fitness guru and health coach—has died, law enforcement sources confirmed to NBC News July 13. He was 76. 

Police responded to a call from his housekeeper on the morning of July 13, and upon their arrival at his Hollywood Hills home, he was pronounced dead on the scene, according to the outlet.  

A cause of death is still pending, NBC News reports. 

E! News reached out to Simmons' rep for comment but has not heard back. 

News of Simmons' death comes one day after the TV personality shared some insight into how he celebrated his 76th birthday. 

“Thank you… I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life!” Simmons wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter July 12. “I am sitting here writing emails."

He added, "Have a most beautiful rest of your Friday.”

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