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RIP (July 12, 1948 – July 13, 2024)

posted 7 months ago by Rorikon (18396)
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https://youtu.be/_kjqZHrDUlU?t=152

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/richard-simmons-obit-1.7263096

Housekeeper found him unresponsive on Saturday morning and Los Angeles police were called. TMZ reported that police were treating it as a natural death.

Los Angeles police and fire departments said they responded to a Los Angeles house, where a man was declared dead from natural causes.

He LITERALLY died a day after his birthday. He just turned 76.

[–] Popcorngal (4937) 7 months ago

Very sad, I recall watching his exercise programs in the 80's as a teen. He was funny.

[–] Keelai (36169) 7 months ago

He had a generous heart helping others in desperate need. RIP

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78626) 7 months ago

Yes. He did seem like a decent man.
His zany antics in interviews could sometimes fly off the rails but he had a heart and a sense of humor.

Sad news.

[–] Keelai (36169) 7 months ago

I just found this video and was smiling throughout. Tour bus stops in front of his home. Richard is unbelievably kind and generous to the tourists even though he's in his rights to want to be left alone while relaxing at home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkns8VVN2N4

I know it's a cliche, but I'm convinced he's in a better place and getting a kick out of being there as the pearly gates opened for him.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78626) 7 months ago

A very telling video. The guy was a real sweetheart. Imagine a bus full of strangers surprising you out in your garden?
I doubt I’d have been such a charming gent! The guy was a teddy bear and just so fun and kind👍

[–] BKB (11335) 7 months ago

And they interviewed him and he said he was fine.. Wow!!

[–] blue1981 (8202) 7 months ago

RIP and in honor of Richard Simmons here's my favorite Simpsons joke about him.
https://youtu.be/HtDvs4J0Z0A?si=7NbpzoXMB02dBGD9

[–] rateater (10253) 7 months ago

rip

[–] Switchstar (415) 7 months ago

RIP.

Somehow I have a hard time believing he died of natural causes. Are you telling me that as healthy and fit he was, he died naturally? I don’t buy it. I think someone had him killed.

[–] Galactus03 (4406) 7 months ago

Dude you don't know much about the human body if you think just because you are healthy you can't die by 76.

[–] Keelai (36169) 7 months ago

TMZ: Law enforcement sources say Richard took a fall last night, which may be connected to his passing.

[–] Boromir (10131) 6 months ago

This is the first time I’m hearing about his death :(

Simmons was a burst of energy, never taking himself too seriously, which was the secret to his charm. His appearance on "Whose Line Is It Anyway" (2003) remains one of the funniest sketches I've ever seen.

RIP Richard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-r4Flc_d2M

[–] samoanjoes (58645) 6 months ago

Hey, Boromir. How have you been?

[–] Boromir (10131) 6 months ago

Hey samoanjoes nice to hear from you.
Little tired but I feel perfectly fine.

How are you?

[–] samoanjoes (58645) 6 months ago

Not bad. Hope you're safe.

[–] Boromir (10131) 6 months ago

I am okay.
Interested in finally watching the new Jean-Claude Van Damme movie this weekend.