Richard Simmons says in final interview before his death: 'It's so hard to say goodbye.' The fitness guru died July 13 at 76.
died July 13 at 76, he was working on a Broadway show that would encapsulate his life, his childhood in New Orleans, his iconic"How do you deal with loss? It takes a toll on your heart," he read. "Some shed many tears, others stare at the sky. It's so hard to say goodbye. Here is what I know: When it's time for us to go, beautiful angels will greet us with a smile and a hello.
Reporter Jason Sheeler also asked Simmons if he realized his fans had missed him since he retreated from public life a decade ago."I know people miss me," he answered. "And you know what? I miss them, too. But I'm able to reach them through phone calls… and through emails. And I do leave the house sometimes. But I'm in disguise."
Simmons was once ubiquitous, after coming to prominence in the ’80s, with his popular aerobic workouts that were meant for anyone to do, regardless of fitness level. Known for his loud, energetic, and fun workouts, he became a fitness ambassador, known not only for his instruction, but for his appearances on shows hosted by, when asked if he tried to motivate people by being silly, Simmons said,"I think there's a time to be serious and a time to be silly. It's knowing when to do it.
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