Brother reveals cause of death for fitness legend Richard Simmons
(WJW) — The brother of Richard Simmons shared the fitness legend’s cause of death Wednesday.
Simmons, known for helping so many people get in shape and feel good about themselves, died at his home July 13, just after celebrating his 76th birthday.
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PEOPLE first reported that Lenny Simmons, through the family’s spokesperson, Tom Estey, said in a statement that the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office determined his brother’s death was due to complications from recent falls, with heart disease a contributing factor.
His death was ruled accidental. The toxicology report was negative, aside from Simmons’ prescribed medication.
The statement, also provided to ABC News, said: “The family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss.”
The official Richard Simmons Facebook account shared the PEOPLE article Wednesday afternoon.
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The fitness guru had stepped away from the spotlight in recent years, but still posted on social media from time to time. Earlier this year, he opened up about a previous skin cancer diagnosis.
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