TV fitness guru Richard Simmons dies at 76

By Mark Kennedy (ap Entertainment Writer)
Updated July 14 2024 - 8:20am, first published 8:13am
Richard Simmons put real people in his videos to make weight-loss goals appear more reachable. (AP PHOTO)
Richard Simmons put real people in his videos to make weight-loss goals appear more reachable. (AP PHOTO)

Television's hyperactive court jester of physical fitness, Richard Simmons, who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts has died, a day after turning 76.

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