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return2ozma@lemmy.world to News@lemmy.world · 1 year ago

Richard Simmons Dead at 76

www.tmz.com

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Richard Simmons Dead at 76

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return2ozma@lemmy.world to News@lemmy.world · 1 year ago
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Richard Simmons -- the legendary fitness guru -- has died at 76 ... TMZ has learned.
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    That’s too bad. I never really got his shtick, but he seemed legit and any stories I ever heard of people interacting with him were always positive. His passing is definitely a loss.

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    I can’t believe Richard Simmonds’ final act was to try and get trump once and for all.

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      Fuck god… That asshole takes Richard Simmons and leaves us Trumpfus? WTF god? !!! What the fuck are you doing???

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    Missing Richard Simmons is a fascinating podcast from… Jesus Christ, seven years ago 💀

    It covers the influence of Richard, and his sudden and complete withdrawal from public life in 2014.

    He seemed to give of himself almost compulsively for most of his life.

    I hope his final years were peaceful and joyous.

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      One theory about why he disappeared is because he had to have bilateral knee replacements and couldn’t exercise anymore. I thought that sounded pretty plausible.

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    I’m legitimately sad. What a nice man he seemed to be.

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      Some people are so clearly a positive influence on the world around them, it’s always a little extra devastating to see them go.

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    This fucking blows.

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    Oh, shit. I sorta forgot about him. A real icon from my childhood.

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    That’s why you shouldn’t work out.

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      It’s ok, I thought it was funny

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      I thought his rampant positivity got him

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        It was always tinged with darkness

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    Dealing meals in heaven. What an utter chad this man was. People have no idea how to even appreciate him and what he tried to do.

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      My mon got into a health and fitness phase thanks to Simmons who probably added years if not decades to her healthspan. Thanks to him I got to share more moments with my mom, and I’m sure I’m it the only one who indirectly benefited from his work.

      Thanks Richard

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    Finally

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    I’d recommend the Missing Richard Simmons podcast. It’s a miniseries that discusses his legacy and influence. It’s well worth the listen.

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    Thanks Richard for showing me men can be quirky.

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    Rest in peace, Richard. You were a truly beautiful person.

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    Keeping entire generations moving. RIP

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    Wow Richard Simmons and Doctor Ruth in the same day. The Grim Reaper is busy

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      Someone is after our health gurus.

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    Damn, that sucks. Richard Simmons always seemed like one of the nicest, most genuinely good-hearted people in Hollywood. The world is just a little bit worse off without him.

    I’ll never be able to think of him without thinking of his spectacular performance on Whose Line Is It Anyway.

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      Why is everyone so young!!!
      (This is not a question, do not answer)

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        Anolamies in the space-time continuum.

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      Ty for sharing this. I laughed until I cried.

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        And I cried till I laughed, what a vicious cycle!

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          Fr he was a part of my childhood especially with a parent that struggled with weight. He was probably the first person I seen on tv that made me feel like it was ok to be weird.

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      Look on the bright side.

      We might get a Simmons-bot

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      Lmao that was hilarious. Richard Simmons was absolutely hamming it up.

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