Breaking news: Richard Simmons, fitness luminary, dies at 76

He was the face of home fitness for years through his popular videos and energetic personality.

View in browser|nytimes.com July 13, 2024 BREAKING NEWS Michael Ochs Archives/Moviepix, via Getty Images Richard Simmons, Exercise and Fitness Personality, Dies at 76 Richard Simmons, who for years was the face of home fitness through his wildly popular videos and energetic personality, died on Saturday morning in Los Angeles. He was 76. Read more Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018