Richard Simmons’ cause of death has been revealed.
Reports state that the fitness guru’s death was caused due to falling in his home. Simmons’ brother, Lenny explained that the L.A. County Medical Examiner’s Office told him, “Richard’s death was accidental due to complications from falls and heart disease as a contributing factor.
We reported that Simmons passed away on July 14 just two days after his 76th birthday. The Medical Examiner did not officially release the report, however, they did inform Lenny and Simmons’ publicist.
Months before his passing, Richard Simmons posted a cryptic message on his Facebook page that left some fans concerned. “I have some news to tell you. Please don’t be sad. I am …. dying. Oh I can see your faces now. The truth is we all are dying. Every day we live we are getting closer to our death,” he wrote.
Simmons went on to clarify that he was not dying but just reminding everyone to cherish each day that they have. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to go out to his family and loved ones.