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Richard Simmons' Close Friend Marc Summers Says He Understands Why Fitness Icon Lived in Seclusion (Exclusive)

Richard Simmons died at the age of 76 on July 13.

When it comes to Simmons' legacy, Summers says it will span far beyond Sweating to the Oldies, and his comedic late night and television appearances. Leonard tells ET that Simmons' legacy is in the lyrics that they wrote together, and has hopes that he world will hear and see his story one day. I find myself in a position of being someone who is pretty much convinced himself I wasn't going to collaborate anymore of being the keeper of the flame for this beautiful man's legacy."

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