Richard Simmons dead at 76

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  • Eccentric fitness guru Richard Simmons, known for his unrelenting positivity, has died, according to his representative.
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  • @johndzurenko
    @johndzurenko 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +194

    I had the privilege of meeting Richard many times, he genuinely cared about people's health and NOT for money. A true class act. RIP

    • @WinkDaMan07
      @WinkDaMan07 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      And his Slimmons class was only $12!!!

    • @user-jm4cd5sd1x
      @user-jm4cd5sd1x หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had the privilege of being blocked by him for posting the footage of an event he blatantly lied about to smear Roseanne Barr. Good riddance.

  • @dee24874
    @dee24874 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +292

    RIP Richard Simmons. You helped so many by bringing health, love, and joy into people's lives. 🙏🏾🕊🌹

    • @CarsonDouglas
      @CarsonDouglas 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yea the vibes was always get off your butt and lets work.

    • @hoppes9658
      @hoppes9658 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He’s the Trump shooter.

    • @BiljanaCvjetinovic
      @BiljanaCvjetinovic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Dude don't make me laugh 😂

    • @lisagarrett8585
      @lisagarrett8585 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes he help me lose 150 pounds.

    • @hoppes9658
      @hoppes9658 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BiljanaCvjetinovic I forgot what I said to get booted off.

  • @craffte
    @craffte 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +218

    I remember laughing at him as a kid. Until I saw what an incredible impact he had on people. It made me take him seriously and also it made me think differently about heavy people and how we treat others. He was a lovely man and did so much for people he didn't even know.

  • @thecoolcreativebuildchanne2613
    @thecoolcreativebuildchanne2613 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +164

    Rest in Peace Richard 🙏

  • @cathylavender6992
    @cathylavender6992 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +102

    Such a sweet hearted loving man. He helped so many people. R.I.P Richard.

    • @BiljanaCvjetinovic
      @BiljanaCvjetinovic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @pstuddy
      @pstuddy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BiljanaCvjetinovicclown

  • @Linda-in9ns
    @Linda-in9ns 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +88

    I met him back in the eighties. Very nice person kind and caring! RIP 🥀🙏🏼

  • @marsoblivi0n945
    @marsoblivi0n945 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +151

    Damn. As an old punk growing up watching Richard on TV. Everyone picked on him. But he always gave me a laughs and found him to be a genuine person. Which is rare in this world. Very intelligent guy that knew how to troll and actually want to help people. Unlike the rest of these grifters. Now all the people that hate on him. Will post RIP and pretend they cared for him. Just like they always do. Richard was always one of the funniest guys on the stern show. When he made appearances he stole the show. Dude had lots of empathy and did lots of good without bragging about it. Besides the weight loss stuff.

    • @22RosesGrow
      @22RosesGrow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      He was a good dude, uplifting and he had a lot of spirit. I love his work for children and helping adults lose weight in the fun way...dancing. He had a level of bravery I admire.

    • @luvutons411
      @luvutons411 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@22RosesGrowso true...

    • @danieldavid9887
      @danieldavid9887 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I won’t deny it at all. Growing up, I definitely used to make fun of and talk trash about Richard Simmons. But I was a stupid kid then. Now I’m an adult - and see all the good he did for people.
      And with that said, I apologize to him for all the smack talking of my youth.
      RIP Richard Simmons… you were a good man!

    • @truepeacenik
      @truepeacenik 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He once appeared on Whose Line Is It Anyway, and it brought the house down.
      His skill with a crowd was second to none.
      th-cam.com/video/b-r4Flc_d2M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=P8Slni_ZAt5lxC70

    • @22RosesGrow
      @22RosesGrow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@danieldavid9887 I had dumb jokes when I was a kid, I hear you. None of us are perfect. When I was a teenager I picked up the Sweating with The Oldies VHS stuff because dancing to his stuff was fun. I didnt have a weight issue back then, I just woke up to how cool that dude was.I later picked up the DVDs when I hit 40.

  • @funghouls5498
    @funghouls5498 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    He gave so much. Rest your soul for you’ve helped so many.

  • @chriswedmore
    @chriswedmore 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    He truly was loved. He was always upbeat and kind. Rest in Peace 🙏

  • @ralphcantrell3214
    @ralphcantrell3214 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    You couldn't help but love him. He was so sincere and helped so many people. RIP, Richard.

  • @janewasson4845
    @janewasson4845 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Aww, darn it! He was always so cheery, upbeat, and fun. RIP, Richard. 🌷🌷

  • @shiningstar1869
    @shiningstar1869 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    He helped so many people. Especially his concern for children. Compassion that is next to non existent in our society today.

  • @ellenluney1912
    @ellenluney1912 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    RIP Richard you helped so many people

  • @tomsmith9048
    @tomsmith9048 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Always came across like a good bloke who genuinely cared about people RIP 💚

  • @michelleburnitt6895
    @michelleburnitt6895 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Always seemed to be incredibly kind and caring.

  • @daneripellino5761
    @daneripellino5761 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    You helped and touched sooo many. Rest in peace, Richard ❤

  • @joytoyouandme4593
    @joytoyouandme4593 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    This guy was an amazing person. I remember working out with him during the 80’s, with my toddler daughter by my side. I will always remember him and thank him for being a bright light in a cold world.

  • @andreabobbette825
    @andreabobbette825 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thank you Richarf for helping my Mom become a health fanatic! You were always a Gem ❤

  • @staceygorski4524
    @staceygorski4524 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You were my hero in so many different ways. Thank you for sharing your experience and love with the world.

  • @mickeyandres2651
    @mickeyandres2651 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Oh Richard you were such a special person…..
    I knew decades ago when I first saw and heard you that you were “golden” and we were blessed to have you.
    May you rest while we celebrate your amazing life that helped countless.
    🥀

  • @maxfrax333
    @maxfrax333 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +115

    Richard Simmons, Dr. Ruth and Shelley Duvall - they go in 3's.

    • @richardc8738
      @richardc8738 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      @@ItsReallyJackBlack. Way to go. Using someone’s obituary for a political comment is really classy.

    • @zanfear
      @zanfear 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      And the boy from Alf!

    • @jeannehall6546
      @jeannehall6546 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Joe Bonsall of The Oakridge Boys as well.

    • @maxfrax333
      @maxfrax333 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@zanfear Oh yeah, I heard about him too. He and his dog roasted in a hot car - is that true?

    • @maxfrax333
      @maxfrax333 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ItsReallyJackBlack He didn't die...yet.

  • @seejewlatersheetdeek8777
    @seejewlatersheetdeek8777 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I still rewatch his appearances on Howard stern from time to time. He was such a loveable person

  • @juniorrantan4559
    @juniorrantan4559 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Such a beautiful soul.

  • @keithharmonie
    @keithharmonie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    He was the Mr. Rogers of fitness. He was too kind of a heart for this world

  • @AnAdorableWombat1
    @AnAdorableWombat1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is heartbreaking. Such a sweet and loving man. Rip Richard😊

  • @GaiaCarney
    @GaiaCarney 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    We love you, Richard 💖 Rest In Paradise 🌈 Your life made a difference, your memory is a blessing 🕯

  • @FirstNameLastName-ib3cp
    @FirstNameLastName-ib3cp 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This man tried his best to make everyone's life better around him.

  • @gailschwindt8970
    @gailschwindt8970 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I miss you already! You were such a fun and loving help to me and my sister in the 80’s! Truly love and respect all you are and have done to help so many get back to healthy living and in wonderful fun doing it. You are missed Richard!

  • @Butterfly-zs2pc
    @Butterfly-zs2pc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    OMG, the guru of bling and fitness, he will never be forgotten ! ❤

  • @demah8655
    @demah8655 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I met him & got his autograph. Loved him. He changed a lot of people.

  • @tamiz8895
    @tamiz8895 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a beautiful soul he was. Rest in Peace Richard ❤

  • @Kleastic
    @Kleastic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    He will be missed

  • @elainesmith7512
    @elainesmith7512 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    He brought JOY into this world! May he rest in peace. 😢😢❤❤🎽🎽🏃‍♂🏃‍♂

  • @MsBunnyT
    @MsBunnyT 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    He helped so many ppl God bless him

  • @touncy1533
    @touncy1533 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    my second wife adored himm RIP.. changed her life as a teen

  • @ErinAbou
    @ErinAbou 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    I remember him on General Hospital, late 70s-early 80s, he was a semi-regular guest star. He would do his exercise routines with members of the cast and extras at the disco 🪩 🕺🏽that Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary) either managed or owned. 😂 I was watching with my babysitter while Mom was working.

  • @wendy833
    @wendy833 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    He was such an energizer bunny. Rip Richard.

  • @pawcatsfly
    @pawcatsfly 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    RIP and Thank you so much for all you did for so many people. Bless you dear Richard!

  • @dennishuyvaert1416
    @dennishuyvaert1416 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I will always smile remembering Richard on Whose Line is it Anyway . He was just great .

    • @OceanDreamer59
      @OceanDreamer59 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That was one of the funniest episodes ever on that show! He had such a zest for life. What an amazing soul.

  • @JadaCol
    @JadaCol 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    He is truly missed🕊💔🙏🏾

  • @Nighthawk-8050
    @Nighthawk-8050 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Thank you Richard 😢

    • @eaglefeather2728
      @eaglefeather2728 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Mandela effect, he was already recorded dead over 10 years ago

  • @SVUE-jj9jc
    @SVUE-jj9jc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Wow RIP. 🙏 Always remembered for 80’s fitness.

  • @britturk123
    @britturk123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    A wonderful bright character who helped a nation get fit, may he rest well.

  • @terryciavola5962
    @terryciavola5962 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    RIP sweet Richard. You were a caring, loving man. I know you are in heaven. 🙏🏻🥰❤️❤️❤️

  • @sendaiscoloursable
    @sendaiscoloursable 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Luv Richard Simmons… he brought energy and confidence to the screen. RIP… you will be missed❤

  • @kathylegg1033
    @kathylegg1033 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Richard was one of a kind..a sweet caring guy who just wanted to help everyone.
    Thank you Richard..RIP

  • @crominion6045
    @crominion6045 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Mom and I got to meet Richard at a Price Club location in Arizona in the '80s while he was on a promotional tour. The kindest, sweetest man you could ever hope to meet. RIP, Richard.

  • @justmejenny7986
    @justmejenny7986 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Another icon gone. He was always so happy and energetic. Seemed like a really fun person. Rest in peace.

  • @maryhaag732
    @maryhaag732 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    So sad. He inspired so many. ❤️❤️

  • @sherylsimmons8111
    @sherylsimmons8111 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Richard loved and helped so many people. He was a great part of my childhood. Love and miss you, Richard. RIP 😢❤

  • @bradygolden5232
    @bradygolden5232 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Rip legend

  • @GottaDance56
    @GottaDance56 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    He helped so many people. God rest his soul.❤

  • @OctoberRust1973
    @OctoberRust1973 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    RIP Richard💫✨

  • @cHAWNsHINN
    @cHAWNsHINN 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Awe man. What a sweetheart of a dude smh

  • @dianeorsino6570
    @dianeorsino6570 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Richard was so loved. I am glad that he was able to bring his positivity awareness to so many, he will be dearly missed.

  • @SkepticalChris
    @SkepticalChris 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    He was a true angel

  • @ScoutCrafter
    @ScoutCrafter 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    He inspired a lot of people to lead a healthier life. He was one person who wasn’t just in it for the money.

  • @marieennis6114
    @marieennis6114 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It was an honor to have him in my generation he helped a lot of people including me rest in peace Richard

    • @carolbrandt1086
      @carolbrandt1086 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi .I got the a wonderful pen pal from his magazine. Richard wrote me after I sent him my glamor shot in the 80s❤

  • @allison471
    @allison471 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a wonderful soul Richard was... if there were only more people like him, this world would be a better place! God bless you Richard & may you rest in peace ❤

  • @unexpectedvixen5685
    @unexpectedvixen5685 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I just wished him happy birthday yesterday on Facebook. RIP sweet Richard 💜

  • @gregsullivan8065
    @gregsullivan8065 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    RIP Richard Simmons. You brought fitness into people’s lives for generations.

  • @CAFEX24
    @CAFEX24 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Genuine loving man who wanted nothing more in life than to make people feel good about themselves! Thank you for a lifetime of giving to others and helping people to feel good about themselves! Will miss you terriby! Eat well friend!

  • @mariamarquez7429
    @mariamarquez7429 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He was an absolute legend! Sweating to the Oldies is a classic! RIP you will be missed 😢

  • @billiejeanwilliams3217
    @billiejeanwilliams3217 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Richard Simmons was a humble icon. I many conversations with him. He really did talk to everyone and was one of the most down to earth and realist human beings that gained fame. We really lost someone special today, and people don't even realize it.

  • @1bizjets
    @1bizjets 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Rest in peace my friend. You have been such positive influence to so many.❤❤❤❤

  • @LauraVee63
    @LauraVee63 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    RIP Richad. Will never forget you and your love for humanity. xxoo

  • @RoxanneHernandez-vv2is
    @RoxanneHernandez-vv2is 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Aww I'm so sorry im heartbroken about this

  • @TheVineyarder
    @TheVineyarder 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    what a great man he was-always giving! he never said you cant DO! he just went ahead and did it and took us along with him! RIP Richard!

  • @tyroilsmoochiewallace9852
    @tyroilsmoochiewallace9852 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is sad, the guy legitimately cared for people.

  • @judevee8722
    @judevee8722 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    GAAAAAAARY, Rest in peace Mr.Simmons you are a legend.

  • @RealGilmoreGirl
    @RealGilmoreGirl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    R.I.P…You helped make my teenage years in the 80s bearable. 🙏🏽

  • @MichelleBruce-lo4oc
    @MichelleBruce-lo4oc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He will always be remembered. His workout exercise videos were always great R.I.P 😢😢

  • @kerbygator
    @kerbygator 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    RIP Richard.

  • @JorgeAlbertoospna
    @JorgeAlbertoospna 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    RIP ❤… he was fantastic

  • @janeirvine8391
    @janeirvine8391 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    RIP Richard Simmons. You were a gentle man with a passion to help others. I will still use your videos. Not just for fitness, but for the enjoyment of seeing your smiling face again. We love you. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @Luke-kv6qf
    @Luke-kv6qf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    He was so genuine and kind. He was funny too. He was a light in a darkening world.

  • @techrepairs763
    @techrepairs763 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I want to say, he truly cared for people and come out his house to meet fans in tour buses outside his home.

  • @veronicaferguson8548
    @veronicaferguson8548 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rip to a sweet gentle soul whos true kindness will be missed.

  • @User2718218
    @User2718218 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    On the treadmill in the sky.

  • @ihorperec4990
    @ihorperec4990 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He was a great man. So many women lost their weight and were saved from heart attacks and diseases. And as if that was not enough, he entertained us like a professional comedian. What a talent! Amazing genius.

  • @yopacific
    @yopacific 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Richard was a beautiful soul. Also one of the greatest Stern guests of all time. We speak your name Richard.

  • @Heartborne7thSeeker
    @Heartborne7thSeeker 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don't know why but when I heard that Richard Simmons had died I became profoundly sad and actually started to cry and even now as I write these words I can feel tears in my eyes.
    I have never meet Richard Simmons and never really seen much stuff with him but I have know about him ever since the 1980's and I have seen him in movies,shows and a couple of talk shows over the years.
    I live in Denmark and his shows and videos has never been available here on tv but still he is/was know by a lot of people.
    I am a 51 year old guy and still I found myself so sad because of Richards death and it has really affected me.
    I think it is because Richard Simmons felt like such a kind and truly, really truly good person in a world filled with bad things and bad people and even though he was loud and flamboyant,he never seemed fake or annoying and I really believe he truly cared for other people and he had such a kind and happy nature and he was the kind of person one would have loved to talk to and sit down and have a cup of coffee with and I also have a feeling that he was properly a very very good friend to have.
    Just imagine an old guy like me who listen to Heavy metal and Black metal and live a life full of Horror films and Literature and plays video games and old fashioned paper based RPG's like AD&D and such and collects action figures,finds myself in tears over the death of a person I have never meet.
    I guess that shows what kind of a person Richard Simmons was and how he affected the people around him.
    Richard Simmons I hope you may rest in peace and that you have gotten the reward of heaven that you deserve for having been such a remarkable and kind and likable person.
    I will never forget you.

  • @chadgrabner4136
    @chadgrabner4136 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Richard Simmons was a pioneer, committed to getting ppl in shape.

  • @VickiRiley-jx5zp
    @VickiRiley-jx5zp 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Such a beautiful soul!! 💖

  • @ozzy6944
    @ozzy6944 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He will be be missed he really tried to help everyone. He was loved by many including me. RIP my friend

  • @ZetaCancri
    @ZetaCancri 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Rest in peace 😢

  • @Tamar-sz8ox
    @Tamar-sz8ox 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He was so easy to love ❤️ May Richard move forward in his journey , Amen 🙏

  • @HELLYEAH1313
    @HELLYEAH1313 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Richard has touched the lives of many. He lived a lifetime devoted to helping people, changing their lives for the better. He had an energy that was very contagious, and his love for helping truly shined. I have nothing, but great respect and admiration for that man. He will be missed. R.I.P. Richard Simmons.

  • @pearl27777
    @pearl27777 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am so sorry to hear of his passing .He had a most loving heart , down to earth , cared about people .Helped alot of people get healthier .God bless you up there in Heaven .

  • @BuffyNoir140
    @BuffyNoir140 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He loved helping people, he gave us smiles, laughter, and hope.

  • @ratherbe7
    @ratherbe7 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He helped a lot of people R.I.P

  • @donnabotelho9969
    @donnabotelho9969 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Condolences

  • @littleone7404
    @littleone7404 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rest in peace Richard You brought So much beauty & hope in peoples lives.❤

  • @Aries_Sinslayer
    @Aries_Sinslayer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you 😢🫶

  • @2snowgirl520
    @2snowgirl520 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beloved. A saint.

  • @EJWash57
    @EJWash57 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He helped others, so he'll always have my respect. R.I.P. to one of the good guys.

  • @valeriefauteux90
    @valeriefauteux90 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And loved he has! I loved him. Loved seeing him every time. He had energy and charisma. Just seemed like such a good and honest person. RIP Richard Simmons

  • @lauragroce3816
    @lauragroce3816 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So sorry I liked him. Years ago. He was a kind soul. RIP Richard. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @synthiawilson941
    @synthiawilson941 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Respect,heartfelt condolences n family/friends stay strong

  • @essiebessie661
    @essiebessie661 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He was a great inspiration to many people.