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Richard Simmons Dead: Fitness Icon Dies at 76

The workout video star was found dead in his home shortly after his 76th birthday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Born Milton Teagle Simmons in New Orleans in 1948, Richard became overweight as a child, as he also developed an interest in show business. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)Richard became a household name shortly after being featured on the documentary series Real People. His lack of public appearances later led to some speculation and conspiracy theories about where he had been, but he occasionally made statements to ensure fans that he was fine and simply wanted to live privately.

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