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Richard Simmons Said He Was ‘Grateful’ To Be ‘Alive’ On His Birthday -- Just One Day Before His Death

This is so heartbreaking in light of the news about Richard Simmons… Just one day before his sudden death, the legendary fitness instructor told People in

Just one day before his sudden death, the legendary fitness instructor told People in a rare interview that he was “grateful” to be “alive.” He said on his 76th birthday on Friday: As we previously reported, the police and fire responded to a call from his housekeeper before 10:00 a.m. TMZ later reported that Richard fell in the bathroom of his home, which is possibly connected to his passing.

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