The cause of death of Richard Simmons is under investigation by the medical examiner’s office.
Simmons died at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, July 13, the day after his birthday. He was 76.
“Police responded to a death investigation,” a Los Angeles Police Department official confirmed to Fox News Digital. “There was no foul play.”
Fitness icon Richard Simmons dies at 76
An investigation into the death of Richard Simmons is ongoing. (Getty Images)
“Other significant conditions” were listed as the cause of death, and Simmons’ case status remained “open.” His place of death was listed as “residence.”
Simmons’ longtime spokesman, Tom Esty, confirmed his death on Fox News Digital on Saturday.
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A Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) spokesperson told Fox News Digital that emergency responders were dispatched to a 76-year-old man experiencing cardiac arrest, and did not identify Simmons as the patient. The LAFD said the patient died of natural causes.
The coroner listed Richard Simmons’ cause of death as “smoke” and included “other significant conditions” as contributing factors. (Rodrigo Vaz/Getty Images)
Former fitness coach Get out of the spotlight In an interview with People magazine last week, he said he was “grateful” to be “alive another day” after being diagnosed with skin cancer 10 years ago.
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The “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” host decided to blow out candles to mark the occasion, but with a caveat: “I’m probably going to put them in a pumpkin. You know, I’m a vegetarian.”
“I’m grateful to be here and to be alive for another day,” he said. “I’m going to spend my birthday doing what I do every day, which is helping people.”
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In March, Simmons told his followers that he I was diagnosed with skin cancer. He detailed his diagnosis and the procedure he underwent to remove the cancer cells on Facebook.
Richard Simmons celebrated his 76th birthday the day before he died. (Bobby Bank/Wireimage)
Simmons announced his diagnosis a day after worrying fans with a social media post saying he was “dying.”
“I have news for you. Don’t be sad. I am… dying,” he wrote at the time. “The truth is that we are all dying. Every day we live brings us closer to death. Why do I tell you this? So that you can live each day to the fullest. Wake up in the morning and look up at the sky… count your blessings and enjoy it.”
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His spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital at the time that he was not dead and that the post was inspirational.
Richard Simmons was known for his unique personality and became a major figure in the fitness industry in the 1980s. (Harry Langdon/Getty Images)
Simmons first rose to fame in the late 1970s with “The Richard Simmons Show,” appearing on game shows and late-night TV, and also having his own “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” workout video, which first premiered in 1988.
“The Richard Simmons Show” has won two awards for Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Talk Show. Simmons is beloved for his upbeat, goofy personality, and his no-pressure workout videos connect with everyday people who want to get in shape.
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Fox News Digital’s Bree Stimson contributed to this report.
