New particulars have emerged within the demise of celeb well being and health guru Richard Simmons at age 76.
In an announcement, a household spokesperson mentioned the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Workplace confirmed Simmons’ reason behind demise at his Los Angeles dwelling in July.
“This morning, Richard Simmons’ brother Lenny, obtained a name from the LA Coroner’s workplace,” spokesperson Tom Estey mentioned in an announcement issued Wednesday. “The Coroner knowledgeable Lenny that Richard’s demise was unintentional resulting from issues from latest falls and coronary heart illness as a contributing issue. The toxicology report was damaging apart from remedy Richard had been prescribed. The Household needs to thank everybody for his or her outpouring of affection and help throughout this time of nice loss.”
The revealed health worker’s case report for Simmons didn’t point out a reason behind demise early Wednesday afternoon.
His reason behind demise had beforehand been deferred by the coroner’s workplace, pending an investigation.
Simmons died July 13 at his dwelling within the Hollywood Hills. Authorities responded to the residence after a name indicating Simmons was discovered unresponsive. He was pronounced useless on the scene.
Along with his effervescent persona, unwavering constructive angle and seemingly boundless vitality, Simmons was a Eighties tv well being and health mainstay, however he had not been seen publicly for a couple of decade. In 2016, he referred to as TODAY in response to rumor that his housekeeper was holding him hostage.
Simmons gave a last interview to Individuals journal two days earlier than his demise. He was requested about his low profile in recent times.
“Nicely, once I determined to retire, it was as a result of my physique instructed me I wanted to retire,” Simmons mentioned. “I’ve hung out simply reflecting on my life. All the books I wrote, the movies. I by no means was like, ‘Oh look what I’ve achieved.’ My factor was, ‘Oh, look how many individuals I helped.'”
He additionally posted a social media message to followers on his birthday, at some point earlier than his demise.
“Thanks… I by no means obtained so many messages about my birthday in my life!” he wrote on X July 12. “I’m sitting right here writing emails. Have a most lovely remainder of your Friday!”
Simmons additionally shared a message on Fb, telling followers, “So lots of you’ve got despatched me birthday needs on my Fb and different platforms. I actually recognize that. I don’t know when your birthday is however I want you a contented and wholesome birthday!”