The fitness icon died at 76 on July 13 of complications from recent falls and heart disease.
Richard Simmonsis taking his legacy into the afterlife.
“Why, you ask?
Richard Simmons in 2004.Stephen Shugerman/Getty
Over a month later,Entertainment Weeklyconfirmed his cause of deathto be complications from heart disease and recent falls.
Sequelae of blunt traumatic injuries,” with “arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease” were listed as contributing conditions.
He was found the next morning on July 12 and spent the day in bed.
Richard Simmons on the ‘Today’ show.Peter Kramer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
The following morning, he was found unresponsive on the bedroom floor.
“I want them to remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to peoples lives.
He truly cared about people.
He called, wrote, and emailed thousands of people throughout his career to offer help.
So dont be sad.
He was very excited about all of his upcoming ventures he was working on.”
“How do you deal with loss?
It takes a toll on your heart,” he read.
“Some shed many tears, others stare at the sky.
It’s so hard to say goodbye.
