By Brooke Mallory, OAN Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 2:22 PM
The cause of death of the late fitness “guru” Richard Simmons has been revealed by his brother and publicist.
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“Richard’s death was an accident resulting from complications from a recent fall and cardiac disease. Toxicology tests came back negative for all medications for which Richard was prescribed,” Simmons’ spokesman Thomas Esty said in a statement. people magazine.
Esty also said he was citing information he received from the Los Angeles County coroner.
“The family thanks everyone for the outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss,” the statement continued.
However, the coroner’s report has not yet been released to the public in its entirety.
Simmons, a well-known and glamorous fitness personality who rose to popularity during the workout craze of the 1980s, died in the early hours of July 13th.NumberOn the same day, former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear in an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania.
The previous day, the 12thNumberSimmons celebrated his 76th birthday.Number On her birthday, Esty CNN“We lost an angel today. A true angel.”
Shortly after her death, reports emerged that Ms. Simmons had tripped and fallen in her bathroom on the night of her birthday, but had refused medical treatment despite a housekeeper rushing to her side and offering to call an ambulance. She was found unconscious beside her bed the following morning.
In a statement released to reporters earlier this month, his brother, Lenny Simmons, remembered his famous brother’s life.
“I don’t want people to be sad about my brother. I want people to remember the pure joy and love he brought to people’s lives,” Renee Simmons said. “My brother truly cared about people. He called, wrote and emailed thousands of people throughout his career offering to help, so please don’t be sad. Please celebrate his life.”
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