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Richard Simmons' Housekeeper of 35 Years Breaks Her Silence: 'He Died Happy'

Late fitness guru Richard Simmons' house manager and close companion, Teresa Reveles, opens up about their bond, his final years and her grief when she found him dead in his bedroom

The fitness showman first found fame in Los Angeles, where he opened Ruffage and the Anatomy Asylum — a combination health-food eatery and exercise studio in 1974. He appeared regularly on General Hospital, hosted his own talk show in the ’80s and became a favorite guest for the likes of David Letterman and Rosie O’Donnell. With his signature crown of curly hair, rhinestone-covered tank tops, dolphin shorts and tube socks, Simmons was a frenetic, high-kicking, arm-waving icon — and a sparkling beacon of hope for his millions of fans.

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