Richard Simmons’ housekeeper speaks out for 1st time since his death

[@jelenedressler]

I was a flight attendant and Richard was on one of my flights from Philadelphia to LA one time, I'll never forget it! He asked me if he could hand out the peanuts before our beverage service and of course I said sure! The passengers loved him and so did we! What a fun flight we had with sweet Richard aboard!!! RIP Richard! XO

[@c.t.4837]

❤😊what a great story and memory for you and all on that flight !

[@stumack9755]

he sure did luv nuts.

[@TrollAlert-xv6qg]

@@c.t.4837no she didn’t

[@DERISNER]

I met Richard in 1991 at a book signing in San Diego at a Sam's Club of all places. He spoke to everyone and was having a great time kidding me about how tall I am (6'5"). I'll never forget it. He had me and everybody laughing. What a great man!!

[@MackeyGuild]

The key phrase. "He died happy" Good way to go. He will be missed.

[@j5892000]

So he died gay

[@bearyhot]

​@j5892000 that's very unnecessary. Even if it was a play on words. I hope someone doesn't treat you the same way when your good friends die.

[@ericsneary5430]

@@j5892000 whine and cry some more

[@jbt6007]

He was fortunate to have the love of a caretaker and best friend.

[@Shaun-ue5zu]

God definitely put Richard Simmons with that caring lady for a reason . I believe they both had one of the most kindest hearts on earth .

[@algieelzy4939]

My mom struggled with weight issues but she was a fan of Richard Simmons. I remembered she ordered his VHS tape set and would work out and would ask me to join. She would be yelling at the tv: “Ok Richard we are working it out today!” We would have so much fun! My mom inspired me to stay healthy. She passed away in 2022. Richard Simmons was truly an inspiration for many! RIH Richard Simmons 🕊️

[@83lulube]

My mom had a VHS from the 80s too. I remember him from the 80s and 90s. I was just a child. He made exercising fun for mom's back then. I know my mom loved it. Glad he left this earth happy. May he RIP ❤️

[@Golfkid100]

RIP to both of them and prayers for both of them, their families and all of their friends. 🙏

[@LeilaLaughsAlot]

That’s so beautiful ❤ he’s touched so many hearts ❤

[@lifestylebyrachel]

Wonderful memory

[@brandonmills9577]

Ppl have been talking crap about her for decades and yet she remained extremely loyal to him. A true friend through it all.

[@quitaulla1569]

Wowwww! People used to talk bad about Theresa? 😮

[@stumack9755]

who?

[@scribe712]

Never heard of her until his death. So whatever they said, most not have been said by many or known to many.

[@positivelastaction3957]

@@scribe712 It was in the news a few years ago, something about her kidnapping him.

[@dl1sf]

@@stumack9755pepe, Marco, Sofia, Maria, pepe 2, micheal, fifi many more

[@chriscambell7988]

Everyone needs that one best friend and confidant. No matter who you are. And this longtime friend of 40 years? Amazing

[@zzizahacallar]

I'm so glad this is coming about the housekeeper. People kept saying negative things about her. It's so rare to find someone so caring.

[@scribe712]

Never heard of her until his death.

[@Rwethereyet]

Soul mate love comes in many forms. Romantic is only but one of them. My condolences to Teresa and all who loved Richard Simmons. May he rest in peace.🙏🏼🕊️🕯️

[@jseehowitsbeen3177]

Everyone needs good support like he had in her.

[@iamdd2159]

When you don't have children, someone like her is everything.

[@a.e.7988]

​@@iamdd2159or a spouse. Children aren't everything. They have the their own life..

[@s.p.baughman7885]

well said...

[@Belluser-we1uc5cb2l]

​​@@a.e.7988You can't depend on a spouse to be happy and be with you forever. My children are everything ❤️ children are forever there.

[@akrenwinkle]

@@Belluser-we1uc5cb2l Mothers and their children have the most beautiful forever bonds, like Joan Crawford and Christina. Okay... bad example.

[@karlamoylan90]

I had the opportunity to go on a cruise to lose with Richard Simmons years ago. We had several meals together. He was gracious. Kind, sweet, funny and full of energy. At one of our ports I ran into him in a jewelry store. Asked him what he was buying and he told me that every time he traveled without his housekeeper he would buy her a piece of jewelry. He loved her so much.

[@stuwest3653]

BS

[@sarahjackson2873]

I went on the. 2009 ctl. It wasy dream come true

[@shawng5313]

That’s so beautiful❤ even if it’s not romantic no one should die alone.

[@mamasaid12]

While quirky and out there... Everyone could agree that Richard Simmons was kind and genuine and had a positive spirit that allowed him to connect with other people. Rest in peace

[@joeysplats3209]

Many criticize him... I get it. But Richard Simmons helped millions of people live a better life.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Lol..BS

[@ericsneary5430]

@@BAKER22-l4u whine and cry some more

[@carlettemoser3673]

What a beautiful story ! Richard may not have felt beautiful towards the end of his life but he was always beautiful to me.

[@kristi8812]

My Dad always tells a story about when he was travelling with a coworker on a business trip. They were in an airport and all of a sudden hear the words, "Oh, hunny, your tag is sticking out!" And there was Richard Simmons, tucking in the shirt tag of my dad's coworker. Such a random encounter, but so rare for a celebrity to approach a random person to help them in a public space. ♡

[@bunjijumper5345]

That’s terrible, I can’t believe someone would touch a stranger especially in such an intimate place. That is sexual harassment. They should have sued. I would have.

[@tula1433]

@@bunjijumper5345oh relax this was before people like you got offended by everything I’m sure ! Seek therapy!

[@luvslyfe1]

@@bunjijumper5345People like you are the reason the world is so messed up today. One day you may fall and break a hip in public. No one will help you because you will sue them if they try to.

[@JujuPig-vz5mq]

​@@tula1433For Real!

[@ericsneary5430]

@@bunjijumper5345 LOL whine and cry some more

[@victorealuminary1699]

Richard Simmons was a gem of a human being. May he fly high among the stars and shine brightly for eternity.

[@lifestylebyrachel]

Beautiful ❤

[@timepoet77]

Say what you will about Richard Simmons, but you can't deny his charisma and appeal. He was a very good person.

[@OctoberRust1973]

I’m glad Richard had a trustworthy companion.🙂

[@bellabonnie3141]

You can say what you want about Mr. Simmons, but he helped hundreds of thousands of people, if not more. RIP

[@laurablack2262]

He was so adorable. Inside and out. It’s sad she has lost her best friend.

[@karenkoe7096]

Sounds like it started out as housekeeper but evolved into something much more significant to him. His best friend.

[@daynasafranek7807]

Everyone should be so lucky to have a best friend for 40 years. What a beautiful friendship that they shared. Rest in peace, Richard. ❤🕊️

[@catherinestgermain3362]

Richard Simmons was a sweet man I had the pleasure of meeting him several times over the years. He always remembered me and was so glad to see me RIP RICHARD

[@alwayssme]

she was with him for 3 decades! enough said, they loved and trusted each other, especially her with his privacy!

[@lizgalindo5657]

Sad when your best friend is gone. At least she is taken care of. She can retire and enjoy volunteering or anything she wants to do. God Bless her.❤

[@peachyclean93]

This is awesome he truly deserved all the happiness that he ever was given to him that came his way such a good man thank you for your sunlight and brightness and happiness you made the world a better place Mr Simmons ❤❤

[@saga4646]

He was a beautiful soul and she was very lucky to have had such a long companionship with him.

[@gailtucker294]

Thank you for sharing this to the world.... We Love Richard Simmons! RIP💗

[@ronwade5646]

We loved Richard!

[@soulaesthete8563]

With such an upbeat and energetic persona in the public eye for so many years, there had to be a lot of pressure on Richard Simmons as his body began to fail him. It's sad that he's gone.

[@derekjolly3680]

I get the impression that he was rarely actually fit, and was always kind of a chubby. I think that's because at the drop of a hat, based on what I've heard him for quotes, he'd start in with binging deserts or pastries, or whatever. You'd never actually see him with a tucked in shirt. It was always kind of loose fitting stuff he'd wear. But even for loose fitting clothes you can generally tell if a guy is lean or not. I'm thinking his eating habits eventually kind of brought him down. Probably hurting his leg was more effect not cause. Lots of concealing going on with all this, thus the speculating.

[@sepp8000]

@@derekjolly3680 i get the impression you have no clue what you are talking about. the guy touched tens of millions of people and encouraged older and over weight people to exercises.

[@derekjolly3680]

@@sepp8000 I get the impression you refuse to think about things, even to incorporate things you're heard from Simmons. Besides what do you expect? No speculation, when clearly there's a lack of answers and probably concealment of the facts? None of what I said above is unreasonable. Just because I make reasonable assertions doesn't mean I don't see the good in someone either. He's not my hero or anything like that, but I don't claim he didn't do any good for some people.

[@sepp8000]

@@derekjolly3680 i do alot of thinking. People who inspire are not always the smartest, best looking or strongest people but what they do have is something you cant measure and that is the ability to inspire others

[@dianafelix3490]

I loved Richard Simmons, he was a breath of fresh air and I was saddened to know he passed away. This gives me comfort knowing he died happy. I wonder if he finished writing the musical of his life because I would love to see that come to fruition. Rest in paradise Richard, God bless. 🙏🏼

[@lifestylebyrachel]

I’m sure there will be a movie one day

[@sandramorey2529]

What a sweet story. He was a great motivator and it looks like he had a great companion.

[@hilariecalijo4643]

That’s so sad 😢😢. I’m really happy they had each other ❤

[@UnknownPerson-ub8ox]

He was so cute and full of life. Rest in peace Richard❤

[@DoobieDeb]

He was so lucky to have her

[@Zee-ob1pe]

She was lucky to have him. She would have stayed poor

[@themanyunusualfacesofnicka8112]

He had daughter name Cheryl

[@KATHYBOYD-zv7ow]

NO SUCH THING AS LUCK BLESSED. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.🦋🙋🙌🙏👏

[@themanyunusualfacesofnicka8112]

There’s is luck

[@ericsneary5430]

@@KATHYBOYD-zv7ow LOL you bible thumpers are always good for a laugh

[@a.e.7988]

He always was and is, a bright light.💔

[@DEUTSCHLAND.007]

He was ahead of his time. Watching him in his shows displaying such welcoming personality -it was almost therapeutic to me. He kept me from feeling homesick in the late 80's, early 90's when I'd just moved to America. Sleep well my friend. 😞🙏❤️

[@MireilleLaverty]

I’m so glad she came forward with the People interview. I was worried about him, but now I feel better knowing that he was in a good place. RIP Richard Simmons. ❤❤❤

[@m.s.3798]

Beautiful story!!!

[@Mich-tr4bt]

I loved him so much, such a genuinely loving and kind man. I went to his house on a tour of LA over 20 years ago with my sister. He had a little doll house replica of his house as his mailbox. SO CUTE! Rest in peace sweet Richard, you helped so many people.

[@Katinahat293]

As soon as I learned about Richard Simmons I loved him. His spirit is irreplaceable. God bless him and rest his soul!!

[@susanhampton9671]

Seeing this video made his death more real for me. I didn't realized he reached out to so many fans. Even though no one is perfect, he had a heart of gold. He reached more souls than many of us will in a lifetime. We were truly blessed by his servant's heart. He was a ray of hope for people who were stuck in bondage. I am glad he chose the path he did. I didn't realize about the surgery. We had so many people that truly loved him for his humor, open heart, and goodwill. This world will never be the same without him.

[@loricarter4175]

RIP Richard. You helped a lot of people

[@julieshelley-fd5kp]

Loved Richard Simmons--grew up with him in the 80's!

[@livingchariot]

On my very first day working at a luxury resort in CA back in 2002, Richard Simmons was driving out as I was driving in. He was alone in a small iridescent convertible, biggest smile on his face. Just beaming.🌟Such a unique and vibrant person.

[@ruxrox]

He stayed in the character he felt comfortable. He was a great entertainer. Rip in peace. You lifted a lot of earth bound spirits.

[@janieraccoon]

He helped so many people.

[@kimr5479]

It's very rare to find loyal Friends now & day's , RIP Richard Simmons!

[@SheilaMore-l4v]

So sad bless his heart. Good thing he had a good friend to be by his side.🥰💕

[@terrypi4758]

Sweating to the Oldies volume 2 is probably the greatest workout DVD ever made. Richard you will be missed

[@australiamyway]

This guy was memorable. You can’t say that about many people who reflect on any celebrity today. Bless you. You were a light

[@makyshawilliams812]

What an awesome employer!! And she was a totally faithful employee. I doubt she would want to work anywhere else after his passing.

[@AFGeneralBillyMitchell]

She probably won’t have to.

[@marisatrevino306]

He was a great guy and he knew it that’s why he was blessed with a great lady 🥰it’s good to do things they way they were created to be🥰what a lovely man and he will be missed.

[@kittypurry4056]

I met him and he was even better in person. He’s a wonderful person with so much light and good intentions.

[@MaryJaneGozales]

I was a big fan of richard. I used to love watching his workout shows. He gave us so much happiness and confidence.

[@snuff2023]

I never met him, but I LOVE YOU RICHARD, YOU WILL BE MISSED ❤ BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

[@lilliancathrynperry8827]

He was beautiful all the way to the end. Now he’s beautiful in heaven.

[@jonmccormick8683]

Seemed to live a happy life all the way to the last day with people he cherished and trusted. -That is a rarity.

[@inezvalentin2823]

That is so beautiful thank God how fortunate to have each other love turst friendship friend are better than family

[@ronjones1077]

Richard was a good man. I was ambiguous about his tv series, but appreciated why and how he connected to the public. Like him, his house keeper is a KEEPER!

[@LouGreen-vd4ov]

He was beautiful and she is

[@chrisb868]

I hope knows how much he is loved.

[@athruathrualol]

l was hired to play a party at Richard's house, l showed up and we started playing music, eventually he came out and joined the party briefly, his maids and guests showered him with love and l changed my mind about Richard. Most of his maids were Mexican and l ended up doing a Mexican song on the spot for them and they loved it. RIP!

[@basil33]

I would see a Richard Simmons musical on Broadway

[@breenixon1201]

I absolutely adore his soul! Such a sweet, tender hearted man ❤

[@zeroregrets5901]

thats so sweet i'm glad he had someone he could trust and be his friend he was a friend to many people he needed a friend also. bless you Theresa

[@Katinahat293]

Gosh he was so sweet. May he rest in peace.

[@sophiaduarte745]

Richard Simmons was a wonderful Man.❤ He was a sweet Person.

[@LoveABun]

I still don’t understand how he died. Incredibly sad. 😢

[@eamonia]

What a sweet, wonderful man.

[@martyhawkins9607]

He cared about people, He did what he loved,❤

[@kimward5746]

Tears.... I am happy he was able to die peacefully at home.

[@lifestylebyrachel]

He will be missed. He brought joy to many. This is a beautiful love story and so very touching. Rest in peace🙏

[@rangerranger5222]

I'm glad he had a best and trusted friend by his side. Richard, you are beautiful now and forever. RIP love.

[@megankelly4342]

Rest in peace Richard! You were a light and healer on this world! Send love ❤️ and peace ☮️ amen 🙏

[@ME-jy8jk]

I know there is a Heaven because Richard Simmons could not go anywhere. He was compassion itself.

[@pamelacullinane]

He used to be a star on the Earth now he’s a star in the sky god love them happy trails Richard❤

[@jameshayes9779]

Such a beautiful woman.

[@psychicsusan67]

I loved him so happy that he had such a beautiful friend and that he was happy at the end of his life!!

[@darrylskylar8757]

Rest In Heavenly Peace🙏🤍🕊🙏💙

[@carolinav6430]

Those videos were the best. And truly took effect if you did it.

[@quitaulla1569]

Lovely man. I always thought he was so fun to be with. 🎉

[@futrpdr]

Wow, that’s so beautiful!! So many times celebrities get robbed or done horribly wrong by someone they thought they could trust. I’m glad they found eschatology other!!

[@KristinaKage]

I'm really happy they shared this story but she was way more than the headline of "Housekeeper" states. For some reason I just imagined him being all alone and that was certainly NOT the case.

[@Bee-Kind-Baker]

It had been my lifelong dream to meet Richard . I really wanted him to know what an impact he’d had on my life. It was his laughter, joy and genuine love for others that helped me get through the death of my baby girl. Everyday at 12 o clock, I turned on his show. For that brief time period, I felt like somebody truly cared. I really wanted him to know just how much his kindness affected me and so many others. Now, I’ll never get that chance. Probably wouldn’t have gotten it anyway. But, I prayed for him all of the time. I hope that he was a Christian . ❤

[@lifestylebyrachel]

So very sorry for your loss but glad Richard got you through.

[@Thetruthw]

Richard was a legend one of the nicest guys to walk this world RIP LEGEND

[@TheVineyarder]

He was a wonderful man and always an inspiration!RIP Richard

[@524sbth]

He is a beautiful person on earth! 🎉

[@jamesdarthur2674]

God bless him. May he rest in peace.

[@angelasofia7726]

He was so beautiful!

[@KysaSiovan]

Awww this makes me feel good. He will be missed ❤

[@XxHarmony63Xx]

He really was a beautiful soul. ❤

[@marymichael1211]

Richard Simmons was the astrological sign of Cancer ♋ -- the energy of the mother, the child, and nurturing. It seems that he, his housekeeper, and their relationship manifested those energies in various non-conventional ways. 💜

[@MaryHartman-ei9pv]

How sweet 🙏❤️😢 God rest your soul Richard 🙏❤😢

[@krazy330]

For him to buy a burial plot for her next to him speaks volumes ! 😁

[@carlys1391]

Sounds like he was a really great person 🧡

[@CapoKabar]

Richard was and is absolutely irreplaceable. A piece of the American soul died with him. 😢

[@angellight9500]

I used to go to his exercise studio in Beverly Hills, long time ago. He was so wonderful to everyone and so much fun. His life mattered.

[@LaNereNere]

So lovely...❤

[@DriftyAlison0]

I would not be surprised if he died the same way that Bob Saget died. He could have had a brain bleed due the fall.