Richard Simmons — the legendary fitness guru — has died at 76 … TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the star passed away at his Los Angeles home Saturday — the day after his birthday. We’re told no foul play is suspected at this time.
RS wrote a message to fans thanking them for all their birthday wishes in a Facebook message posted less than 24 hours ago.
Simmons rose to fame in the 1970s and ’80s by opening a series of gyms including The Anatomy Asylum in Los Angeles. He released dozens of fitness tapes and DVDs during the 1980s.
Fans gravitated toward Richard for his positive, flamboyant energy … though in his later life he stepped away because of the demands of keeping up his persona in the spotlight.
Richard was 76.
RIP
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