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Richard Simmons Cause Of Death Confirmed By L.A. County Medical Examiner – Update


Fitness guru Richard Simmons' death was a result of "complications from recent falls and heart disease, according to his brother, Lenny Simmons.

A spokesperson for the Simmons family, Tom Estey, told People on Wednesday, “This morning, Richard Simmons‘ brother Lenny received a call from the L.A. County Coroner’s Office.” He explained, “The Coroner informed Lenny that Richard’s death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor. Simmons released 65 fitness videos over the course of his life, which sold more than 20 million copies, and authored nine books and three cookbooks, according to his website. In January, he spoke out against an upcoming biopic being made about his life starring actor and comedian Pauly Shore, which Simmons said he never permitted.

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