Source: Richard Simmons, Exercise and Fitness Personality, Dies at 76 With his exuberant can-do spirit, Mr. Simmons appealed to a wide following to get moving with exercise videos like “Sweatin’ to the Oldies.” . . . I can't say I was a fan but he was an amusing contrast to the Marines. Bob Wilson
I have to admit that my first thought was: "Dang! that dude LIVED in workout clothes and he died at 76?!?! I'm going to start eating cheeseburgers again!" Simmons was NOTHING if not a vibrant dude who had a passion for helping others (unless they worked for the National Enquirer!) He brought more smiles to people's faces than frowns - and that says a lot about HIM as a person.
The article mentioned a cancer which has taken a lot of folks early. I get two dermatologist visits each year and wear long sleeve shirts and a hat. Bob Wilson
When he first became popular, my decidely overly male hormone ridden friends and I (early 20s in age), did not know what make of him, but all our girlfriends loved him. He grew on us.
... Richard Simmon's most significant accomplishment, fitness aside, normalization of the LGBTQ's official non-threatening, sissyboy lisp - Samuel, ''04 Ruthiemobile.
