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The official cause of death of celebrity fitness guru Richard Simmons is under investigation, according to multiple reports.
Then on Monday, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Simmons' cause of death had been"deferred" pending an investigation and necessary additional testing. This can mean weeks or months before authorities can close the case with a cause of death, People magazine and the Los Angeles Times reported.
Police sources told outlets that Simmons' housekeeper reportedly called emergency services to his home on Saturday morning where he was pronounced dead at the scene.Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Simmons spent the first 18 years of his life in the French Quarter with his dancer mom, emcee father and his brother, with whom he shared a room, the Historic New Orleans Collection museum wrote in a story of his life.
Simmons went on to become a household name, selling several books he authored and millions of fitness DVDs and videos promoting a healthy and positive lifestyle. He also starred in various TV shows, including a four-year stint on the popular soap opera"General Hospital," and was a frequent late-night talk show guest.
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