
Fitness Icon Richard Simmons Dies at 76
Richard Simmons, the energetic fitness guru known for his flamboyant style and dedication to promoting healthy living, died at 76 in Los Angeles. Simmons, who had been out of the public eye in recent years, built a successful career through his TV show, exercise videos, and best-selling books, helping countless people with his common-sense approach to diet and exercise. His death was reported as due to natural causes.
