Richard Simmons’ cause of death has been revealed, and more news

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Richard Simmonsโ€˜ brother Lenny has confirmed the larger-than-life fitness guru died of natural causes.

In a statement shared with People magazine, a spokesperson for the Simmons family said that Lenny received a call from the Los Angeles Coronerโ€™s office, informing him that Simmonsโ€™ death โ€œwas accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart diseases as a contributing factor.โ€

The representative also confirmed that the toxicology report โ€œwas negative other than medication Richard had been prescribed.โ€ Simmonsโ€™ family additionally extended their gratitude towards fans for โ€œtheir outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss.โ€

Read more at People


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