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TV star’s cause of death - after police revealed investigation was underway


Fitness guru Richard Simmons' cause of death has been revealed after the fitness guru was found dead at his Los Angeles home last month, a day after his 76th birthday

His death has now been ruled as an accident by the Los Angeles’ Medical Examiner, who have confirmed he died from being 'sequelae of blunt force traumatic injuries' due to a 'ground level fall'. Richard said he felt 'grateful to be here' just days before his death (Image: zz/Peter Kramer/STAR MAX/IPx)The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office released the report on Thursday, which showed that the 76 year old had diphenhydramine, trazodone and zolpidem in his system, with no evidence of recreational drugs. Richard was found lifeless at his Los Angeles home on Belfast Drive after emergency services responded to a 911 call from his housekeeper at 9.57am on Saturday (13.07.

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