Current:Home > FinanceRichard Simmons' Cause of Death Revealed-InfoLens
Richard Simmons' Cause of Death Revealed
View Date:2024-12-23 14:42:11
Richard Simmons' inner circle is sharing new information about his death.
Just over a month after the fitness guru's passing, his loved ones confirmed Richard's July 13 death was accidental.
"This morning, Richard Simmons' brother Lenny, received a call from the LA Coroner's office," Tom Estey, a rep for Richard's family, told E! News August 21. "The Coroner informed Lenny that Richard's death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor."
"The toxicology report was negative other than medication Richard had been prescribed," the spokesperson continued. "The family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss.”
E! News has reached out to the LA Coroner's office for comment and has not heard back.
Richard was pronounced dead on July 13, a day after his 76th birthday, when authorities responded to a call from his housekeeper and found him deceased at the scene. Two days later, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to People that Richard's cause of death was under investigation.
Meanwhile, according to records viewed by E! News, the Medical Examiner’s Office marked his cause of death as deferred pending an investigation.
As details emerged about Richard's passing, many fans, friends and family members continued to pay tribute to the beloved star.
"I don’t want people to be sad about my brother," Lenny said in a July statement to E! News. "I want them to remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to people’s lives."
"He truly cared about people," Lenny continued. "He called, wrote, and emailed thousands of people throughout his career to offer help. So don’t be sad. Celebrate his life."
Hours before his passing, Richard—who remained mostly out of the public eye in the years leading up to his death—penned several messages to fans celebrating his birthday.
"Thank you," he wrote on X at the time. "I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life! I am sitting here writing emails. Have a most beautiful rest of your Friday."
Keep reading to revisit Richard's life in photos.
veryGood! (6993)
Related
- The Latin Grammys are almost here for a 25th anniversary celebration
- Frontier Airlines settles lawsuit filed by pilots who claimed bias over pregnancy, breastfeeding
- Man killed wife, daughters and brother before killing himself in Washington: Authorities
- Where did all the veterinarians go? Shortage in Kentucky impacts pet owners and farmers
- What is best start in NBA history? Five teams ahead of Cavaliers' 13-0 record
- Family of man who died after struggle with officer sues tow truck driver they say sat on his head
- Extreme Weight Loss Star Brandi Mallory’s Cause of Death Revealed
- Wisconsin judge reaffirms July ruling that state law permits consensual abortions
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Red Velvet, Please
- Extreme Weight Loss Star Brandi Mallory’s Cause of Death Revealed
Ranking
- Artem Chigvintsev Returns to Dancing With the Stars Ballroom Amid Nikki Garcia Divorce
- Rose Previte, of D.C.'s Michelin star restaurant Maydān, releases her debut cookbook
- Rose Previte, of D.C.'s Michelin star restaurant Maydān, releases her debut cookbook
- Bridgeport mayor says supporters broke law by mishandling ballots but he had nothing to do with it
- How Jersey Shore's Sammi Sweetheart Giancola's Fiancé Justin May Supports Her on IVF Journey
- House Speaker Johnson is insisting on sweeping border security changes in a deal for Ukraine aid
- Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai urges world to confront Taliban’s ‘gender apartheid’ against women
- Tennessee man gets 60-plus months in prison for COVID relief fraud
Recommendation
-
Katharine Hayhoe’s Post-Election Advice: Fight Fear, Embrace Hope and Work Together
-
North Carolina farms were properly approved to collect energy from hog waste, court says
-
NFL mock draft 2024: Patriots in position for QB Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels lands in Round 1
-
Margot Robbie tells Cillian Murphy an 'Oppenheimer' producer asked her to move 'Barbie' release
-
Anti-abortion advocates press Trump for more restrictions as abortion pill sales spike
-
US officials want ships to anchor farther from California undersea pipelines, citing 2021 oil spill
-
Switchblade completes first test flight in Washington. Why it's not just any flying car.
-
Former top staffer of ex-congressman George Santos: You are a product of your own making