Richard Simmons
American fitness trainer and actor
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About Richard Simmons
Richard Simmons was a celebrated American fitness guru, comedian and actor who had over the years inspired several thousands of people across the globe to lose weight through his numerous fitness and aerobic videos, most notably his Sweatin' to the Oldies aerobics videos. He was also known for appearing in numerous television shows, including a 4-year stint on the popular medical drama series General Hospital.
Family Life
He was born to Shirley May and Leonard Douglas Sr. He had an older brother who went by the name Leonard, Jr.
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Throughout his adolescent years, he suffered from severe obesity and asthma. His obesity problem got so severe that he weighed 268 pounds by the time he completed high school.
According to him, what motivated him the most to lose weight was when someone placed a note on his car saying that “fat people die young”.
In 2016, there were rumors that he was transitioning to become a woman. He however, denied the reports.
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F.A.Q. about Richard Simmons
When is his birthday?
Richard Simmons' birthday is on July 12, 1948.
In how many days is his birthday?
Richard's birthday is in 171 days
How old was Richard when he died?
He was 76 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 13, 2024.
Where was Richard from?
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S..
What was Richard Simmons' height?
He was 5′ 7″ (1.69m) tall.