20 July 2024<\/time>\n<\/p>\nRichard Simmons has been laid to rest in a private funeral.<\/p>\n
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Richard Simmons laid to rest<\/p>\n
\nThe fitness guru was found dead in his Los Angeles home last weekend, just one day after his 76th birthday and on Friday (19.07.24), his family held a private ceremony and burial at the Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary, according to TMZ.<\/p>\n
\nHis brother Lenny told PEOPLE: “Our beloved Dicky was laid to rest this morning surrounded by only family and closest friends. We pray for your continued love and support during this very difficult time.”<\/p>\n
\nTMZ previously reported that Richard fell in his bathroom the night before he died. His housekeeper reportedly urged him to seek medical attention but he refused “because he just wanted to stay home for his birthday”.<\/p>\n
\nThe outlet added that the housekeeper helped him back to bed but found him unresponsive on the floor the next morning.<\/p>\n
\nHe had reportedly been feeling dizzy before the fall.<\/p>\n
\nRichard was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
\nShortly after news of Richard’s death broke, his brother Lenny insisted he didn’t want people to be “sad” about his passing and would prefer his life to be “celebrated” instead.<\/p>\n
\nHe told PEOPLE: “I don\u2019t want people to be sad about my brother.<\/p>\n
\n“I want them to remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to people\u2019s lives. He truly cared about people. He called, wrote and emailed thousands of people throughout his career to offer help. So don\u2019t be sad. Celebrate his life.<\/p>\n
\n“He was very excited about all of his upcoming ventures he was working on. We are in shock. Please respect the family at this difficult time.”<\/p>\n
\nThe wellness expert’s passing is being investigated by the LA Medical Examiner’s Office, but the city’s fire department believe it was due to natural causes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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