Richard Simmons.
(Photo by Harry Langdon/Getty Images)yes, Richard Simmons He was buried in sportswear, but he was buried in street clothes.
Younger brother of the late fitness icon lenny simmons He spoke at a celebration of life at the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans on Saturday, October 5. In his speech, Lenny shared a “little secret” with the crowd. Richard was buried wearing a tank top and shorts. He spent most of his career playing sports.
“(Richard) is wearing a tank top and shorts, just like what Clark Kent was wearing underneath the beautiful clothes he was wearing,” Lenny said on Saturday. “Why do you ask? Because we think God has another plan for him. Because we’re sure he’ll be wearing the normal costumes we all know and love to help saints and angels get in shape.”
Lenny continued. “So I just want to tell you that even though he’s not here and I know he’s here in spirit tonight, Richard Simmons will forever be sweating it out with the Hollies.”
Richard Simmons has been a fitness legend dating back to the 1970s. Simmons rose to fame by pioneering the “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” aerobic workout and founded his own fitness studio, Slimmons, until its closure in 2016. After Slimmons closed its stores for good, the weight loss expert was taken out of the limelight, and conspiracy theories about him ran rampant.
Simmons died at his home in Los Angeles on July 13, one day after his 76th birthday. Authorities pronounced him dead at the scene. A family spokesman said in August that the cause of his death was confirmed to be “an accident with complications from a recent fall and heart disease as factors.” tom esty In a statement at the time.
“Other than the medications Richard was prescribed, the toxicology report was negative,” Estey said in August. “The family would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this time of great loss. … “The world has truly lost an angel.”
The celebration of Richard’s life came as the family fought over property with their housekeeper. Teresa Rebelles. Last September, Revels filed a petition alleging pressure from Lenny and his wife. cacheI relinquish my role as co-trustee of Richard’s estate. She wanted to be reinstated as co-trustee and requested further legal action to prevent Lenny from using his brother’s likeness and image for personal gain.
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“Richard’s message has always been one of joy and positivity. He would be heartbroken to know of Theresa’s greed and would have insulted her that she would undermine their 30-year friendship in such a public way,” Richard’s family said in a statement in response to Revels’ submission at the time. “Her actions risk harming Richard’s incredible legacy, which we are working so hard to preserve.”
Simmons is best known for her weight loss program and line of aerobics videos. Sweating to old music. On Friday, July 12th, the day before his death, he posted a message on Facebook thanking fans for their birthday wishes.
“Thank you,” he wrote. “I have never received so many messages about my birthday in my life! I’m sitting here writing an email. Have the most beautiful time for the rest of your Friday.”
