He was found the next morning on July 12 and spent the day in bed.
On the morning of July 13, he was found unresponsive on the bedroom floor.
His death was pronounced at the scene."
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The toxicology report was negative other than medication Richard had been prescribed.
“How do you deal with loss?
It takes a toll on your heart,” he read.
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“Some shed many tears, others stare at the sky.
It’s so hard to say goodbye.
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Simmons also reflected on his legacy in that same interview.
“I have spent time just reflecting on my life.
All of the books I wrote, the videos.
I never was like, ‘Oh look what I’ve done.’
My thing was, ‘Oh, look how many people I helped.
Co-writer Patrick Leonard said he still hopes to move forward with the project.
“I think there’s a plan to proceed, and that’s about all I know right now.
