The life and legacy of Richard Simmons

[@amb7412]

Thank you for sharing this video. I met him in the late 90'S and he gifted me with a bout an hour of his time, before he started his book signing. He was the real deal and so funny. I've followed him on his private platforms since that time and when he joined FB I followed him there.. Recently he did start sharing on FB, his stories with us, the good and the bad. Many of these stories made those who love him angry and sad. He went through a great deal in the public eye, many people were unkind to him. He did tell us that he was dying, so every post was important and recently he asked us to join him on his private site to talk. He said so many people did not believe it was him. After meeting him I can say that his sense humor is so distinctive, that you can't replicate it. Richard was always Richard. Last month he spoke about drunk driving and I shared my accident with one as a 9 year old, who unfortunately suffered life long injuries. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that he had sent me a long heartfelt message, it will now go with the picture and signed book that I treasure from someone who always cared about others. May he rest in peace.

[@francoveritas2]

He did a lot of good things for people! He had a heart bigger than his body! RIP Sir!

[@JADub87]

Rest In Peace Mr. Richard Simmons! 🕊️💯

[@turtlepower4lee]

Age 76

[@lorrainebland3135]

😢😢o grow up stuck to tv just to whatch Richard Simmons ❤❤❤❤❤rest in God's Arms 😢😢😢

[@Xgirltunes]

Aww RIP Mr Simmons ❤

[@qsmooth7805]

Damn, I can’t believe it. Rest in peace to legendary Richard Simmons he will be missed.

[@susanslugg8965]

RIP RICHARD😢

[@joheljimenez696]

Richard we are going to be greatly missed RIP 😢 you did great things greatly appreciated 🙏

[@paveloleynik2743]

He was a great role model!

[@shaunleonard3878]

R.I.P. May you find the love, acceptance, and peace you always deserved. 💔

[@carsi7282]

He was real. Authentic. A beautiful soul. Mr. Simmons, you helped so many and showed such love and perserverence. Your light burned on when so many others faded away. RIP.

[@lindahoefakker3568]

R.i.p. I loved Richard so much. He helped me lose so much fat. And to love my self

[@cynthiamarie2107]

He was a beautiful human being. 🙏

[@drewski1535]

A true 80s 90s icon we shall miss you Richard

[@pearlvongpusanachai5942]

Rest in peace ❤

[@bettyforde9423]

I did buy his videos

[@helentaylor7262]

Sorry to hear that. I watched him faithfully. RIP.

[@KC-hl3mh]

You taught people to love life. Thank you.

[@asha8443]

We lost so many people this weekend..Shannen Doherty, Dr Ruth and now Richard Simmons. Grew up with these 3…RIP trailblazers!!

[@deniseledbetter6091]

What a great person you were! Rest In Peace 🫶😔

[@DateMike22]

Grew up watching him. Very funny dude 😎. RIP Richard Simmons 😢💔🕊️🌹🙏🏼.

[@purejoy1985]

Will always remember him and how my grandmother loved him so. Would be in her little chair getting her workout on with the little outfits they wore on the VHS tape. I remember her being upset when the tape popped. Gentle soul, but not at that moment when her video tape snapped, she did too. No worries, my brother came to the rescue and fixed it. Used the clear tape to make it like new. Said all that to say, he lived a full life that was indeed worth living. Touched so many from all over no matter their walk in this life. He was kind and made many feel beautiful and he was indeed beautiful too. Today just lost a wonderful soul and the world just became a little more darker because he's gone now, but happy he is now free. Only have wonderful memories of him, and it shall be that way in my heart, for the remaining time I'm here in this life. Will miss you and rest in peace. Condolences to all who loved him. ❤🙏🏿

[@purejoy1985]

You had to see it. Grandma went off over that tape. She was getting ready for hot girl summer 🫵🏿👵🏿=📼💔👙

[@tipperny76]

❤ My Mom loved him! She had the Sweaten To The Oldies Tape. I would excercise with her. You just couldn't resist his energy, his vivaciousness!❤

[@greghammett5739]

When he was on the TV he shined out goodness. You couldn't help to feel it. RIP Your on the next level now I'm sure.

[@KB-ok1en]

Oh my goodness! 💔 He was truly a blessing and encouraging to soooooo many. May God rest his wonderful soul 🙏💛🙏

[@willowJ-nb3iy]

RI paradise ❤

[@90slifter90]

He helped so many people.RIP

[@romeroflores7576]

I loved Richard Simmons in the 70's and 80's♥♥♥ He was like a part of my family growing up and always was a happy spirit in my lifetime and would always make you laugh. Such a positive person! I will miss him. 😅I loved him. He was a one of-a kind. ❤❤❤Godspeed to heaven Mr. Simmons‼☁☁☁🎶

[@yvonnecooper5004]

It seemed like he was just starting to come back to the public again so this seems sudden❤😢

[@cannibalbananas]

As a young teen I thought he was embarrassingly kooky, but as an older teen, his videos really did help me shed some necessary pounds, and I had fun doing it. Sad that we've lost such a wonderful person.

[@tanvirahmed1529]

Hope his legacy lives on! Really very inspiring! A good soul God Bless You Richard Simmons

[@ralphcantrell3214]

He wasn't exactly my type of hero or anything, but no one can deny that he was a genuine kind soul who was very sincere in his desire to help people. I'm sure God has a wonderful plan for Mr. Simmons in the afterlife.

[@maverickblah]

He wasn't a man. He was a huge sentient heart, always out to help people. He made the world a better place. RIP.

[@kittyformanrn9268]

❤😢

[@CarlaHubbs]

I am very sorry here he passed away I've always loved him always admire him like his compassionate people for overweight I like his motivation

[@erikarabie]

He taught people to love themselves

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

He was Very special and talented

[@robertjermainepitts]

🙏

[@quincee3376]

RIP.

[@PitsTasteGood]

He was the only guest that could completely take over #WhoseLineIsItAnyway 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Bronxcoconut]

RIP you sweet soul! ❤

[@keyawnspoor9903]

R.i.p ❤ really gonna miss him 😢

[@connie6545]

Rest in Peace, Richard! So many people loved him!!

[@judithmalmmalm2699]

RIP Richard 🙏🕊️🌹

[@lelee40]

Rest in paradise Mr.Richard!

[@mikerichardson60]

He was so funny on Letterman. Could never quite tell if Dave hated him or if it was just for show.

[@darlapremeaux7006]

Sending prayers 🙏 to the family of Richard Simmons

[@jodavis650]

Rip..thank you for helping me lose weight

[@VanessaDo-lu7cd]

Rip Richard Simmons at age 76 workout loves 😢😢😢😢

[@maureenwareham8822]

I’m saddened by this news..RIP Richard

[@3rteen]

The Og of fitness

[@christopherlaw9184]

❤

[@mlsaulnier]

RIP Richard - just don't make me do aerobics in heaven. You made us laugh

[@JaniceTaylor-it3ed]

Rip Simmons 😢

[@drewski1535]

RIP Richard Simmons

[@rachaelmorgan4025]

Rip my little prince

[@user-rb1yf4he9q]

The guy was a bit “off” , but promoted health and fitness , so he deserves to be honored.

[@angela77991]

Aren't we all, especially in America!🙄😘

[@user-rb1yf4he9q]

@@angela77991 I’m not a bit off. I’m frickin’ WAY OFF! 🤣😎

[@SunDevilDave]

This guy was a tortured depressed soul that died utterly alone. He never married or had kids. What happiness he showed was simply a facade. Tragic story.

[@geraldhgiles]

All that exercises and you still die young

[@nunyabuziness8421]

All I can remember is how Howard Stern treated him😂

[@johntucker3750]

He dies but Trump lived? Did anyone else feel a shift in the force?

[@paige7742]

rip rich

[@rosajessica7405]

That can’t be true

[@bettyschoval3214]

someone check on dolly parton...

[@lazandriabrown8483]

That man died a long time ago….. wtf is really going on??? 🧐

[@JaniceTaylor-it3ed]

😂😢

[@andresleon4833]

Is a man?

[@zakirstocks9514]

Richard Simmons was the Best Amazing and Spectacular Fitness Guru Icon to us all. He gave us the Best Fitness Training Exercises we all need for our Bodies. God Bless Richard's Beloved Soul forever. 😔😞😢😭😭😭😭💔🤲🛐📿🙏🎗️💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@rockieboba]

2 minutes and 31 seconds

[@lilitudeamnocte248]

Why were we so mean to him in the 90s? He is a national treasure. Rip rich ❤❤