Richard Simmons was laid to rest at a private funeral in Los Angeles Friday, shortly after his death July 13. The iconic fitness instructor was 76.
Richard Simmons was laid to rest Friday at a private funeral in Los Angeles, five days after his death. The iconic fitness guru was 76. Simmons' longtime publicist, Tom Estey, shared a statement on behalf of Simmons' brother, Lenny Simmons, with Fox News Digital. 'Our beloved Dicky was laid to rest this morning surrounded by only family and closest friends. We pray for your continued love and support during this very difficult time,' the statement said.
have some news to tell you. Please don’t be sad. I am ….dying,' he wrote at the time. 'The truth is we all are dying. Every day we live we are getting closer to our death. Why am I telling you this? Because I want you to enjoy your life to the fullest every single day. Get up in the morning and look at the sky… count your blessings and enjoy.' At the time, his rep confirmed to Fox News Digital Simmons was not dying, and the post was meant to be inspirational.
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