Richard Simmons can lastly relaxation in peace.
The health icon’s non-public funeral was held in Los Angeles on Friday along with his household and closest mates. The information comes practically one week after Simmons was found unresponsive by his housekeeper on Saturday, July 13, at his residence, only a day after he turned 76.
He was pronounced useless on the scene.
“Our beloved Dicky was laid to relaxation this morning surrounded by solely household and closest mates,” his publicist, Tom Estey, instructed Folks on behalf of Simmons’ brother, Lenny. “We pray to your continued love and help throughout this very troublesome time.”
Simmons was buried on the Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary, based on his loss of life certificates obtained by TMZ. The doc didn’t listing a reason for loss of life, noting the way continues to be below investigation.
The burden-loss guru — whose actual identify was Milton Teagle “Richard” Simmons — allegedly suffered a fall in his lavatory the evening earlier than his passing, with sources telling the outlet that he refused to get medical consideration regardless of his housekeeper’s concern.
He reportedly felt dizzy earlier than the autumn however declined help as a result of he needed to be residence on his birthday, insiders claimed.
The Put up confirmed with the LA Medical Examiner’s Workplace that Simmons’ reason for loss of life was deferred and is pending investigation. That was additionally famous on his loss of life certificates, per TMZ.
It may take as much as three months earlier than the trigger is decided.
Whereas the TV character’s loss of life stays a thriller, a supply stated police “should not pursuing the investigation as if foul play was concerned at this level.”
Simmons, who in March revealed he was recognized with pores and skin most cancers, had been a recluse for over a decade earlier than his loss of life. Whereas his choice to remain out of the Hollywood highlight involved followers, the famed aerobics teacher gave an replace on his well being in a uncommon interview printed simply at some point earlier than his passing.
“I really feel good!” the late star instructed Folks. “I’m grateful that I’m right here, that I’m alive for one more day. I’ll spend my birthday doing what I do on daily basis, which is to assist individuals.”
Simmons additionally shared he was engaged on a Broadway present about his life and expressed how a lot he missed his devoted followers.
“I do know individuals miss me. And you already know what? I miss them, too,” he shared. “However I’m in a position to attain them by cellphone calls … and thru emails.”
Simmons’ brother launched a heartfelt message after his loss of life.
“I don’t need individuals to be unhappy about my brother. I need them to recollect him for the real pleasure and love he dropped at individuals’s lives,” Lenny wrote on Simmons’ official web site. “He really cared about individuals. He referred to as, wrote, and emailed hundreds of individuals all through his profession to supply assist.”
Lenny urged followers to “have a good time his life,” including, “We’re in shock. Please respect the household at this troublesome time.”