Fitness personality Richard Simmons dead at 76

LOS ANGELES — Popular fitness personality Richard Simmons has passed away at the age of 76, according to Los Angeles Police Department.

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Police said Simmons was found dead Saturday inside of his home.

Offices said they were notified about his death after receiving a call from his housekeeper.

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Police said they do not believe foul play in his death, and there is nothing that would prompt an investigation.

Simmons rose to fame because of his flamboyant, eccentric personality and his successful line of “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” aerobics videos.

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Simmons also graduated from Florida State University with a degree in arts.

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