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Richard Simmons’ family has paid tribute to the late fitness guru in a heartwarming way.
At a celebration of the “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” star’s life in New Orleans on Saturday, his younger brother Renee Simmons revealed a “little secret” about his late brother’s burial.
In a video obtained by TMZ, Renee previously told FOX News Digital that Richard died from complications from a recent fall and heart condition, but explained why the family decided to bury Richard, saying, “There’s just too much.” “People don’t know about it,” he said.
Richard Simmons’ older brother, fitness icon, says he died from ‘recent fall and heart disease’
Richard Simmons was found dead on July 13th. (Scott Roth/FilmMagic)
“It’s like the beautiful thing Clark Kent wore, a tank top and shorts under his clothes,” he said, referring to Richard’s iconic uniform of tank tops and sweatpants.
“Why?” Lenny added. “That’s because we think God has other plans for him, and he wears the normal clothes we know and love, and the saints and angels get in shape. I wanted to make sure that I was going to help you.”
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“So what I’m saying here is that even if he’s not here, I know he’s here tonight and he’s fine, but Richard Simmons will be sweating with the Hollies forever. That’s it,” he concluded. “Thank you so much for coming.”
Richard’s younger brother Lenny reveals a ‘little secret’ about his late brother’s burial (Harry Langdon/Getty Images)
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The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office announced in August that the fitness instructor and TV personality died from blunt force trauma. The 76-year-old’s death was ruled an accident.
Cardiovascular arteriosclerosis has been cited as a contributing factor.
The star suffered a fall on July 11 and spent the next day in bed. On the morning of July 13, Simmons was found unresponsive on her bedroom floor. Authorities were alerted and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The deputy medical examiner completed the examination at the department’s Forensic Center on July 14, and the cause of Simmons’ death was determined on August 22, according to the statement.
Teresa Reveles, Simmons’ longtime caregiver, found him in his bedroom the day he died.
Richard was known for his eccentric personality and became a mainstay in the fitness industry in the 1980s. (Harry Langdon/Getty Images)
“When I saw him, he seemed peaceful,” Reveles told People magazine, noting that his hands were balled into fists.
“So we knew it was a heart attack.”
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She added: “I had a heart attack a few years ago and it happened to my hand as well.”
The day before his death, Revels said Simmons had fallen the day before and injured his leg. Mr. Simmons passed away on July 12, the day after his birthday.
She told him, “Let’s go to the hospital.” Maybe he broke his leg. ” Simmons Sai. “No, Teresa, it’s not my birthday. Why wait (and not) do it in the morning?”
“But by morning it was too late,” Revels said.
Simmons’ cause of death was listed as “deferred” by the coroner, citing “other significant conditions” as contributing factors. (Rodrigo Vaz/Getty Images)
A Los Angeles Police Department official confirmed to Fox News Digital that there was “no illegal activity.”
Simmons was buried five days after his death. Simmons family spokesman Tom Oetzi said in a statement that Simmons was surrounded by “only family and close friends.”
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Fox News Digital’s Stephanie Nolasco, Tracy Wright and Larry Fink contributed to this report.
