Richard Simmons, 75, shares health update after startling fans by saying he’s “dying”
A post shared by Richard Simmons (@theweightsaint)Reclusive fitness guru Richard Simmons’ health status has been the subject of rumors for years.While the 75-year-old has not been seen in public in a decade, Simmons has routinely given updates on his social media accounts to calm speculation over his mental and physical wellness.His latest post had the opposite effect and raised even more questions about his long-term health.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.A post shared by Richard Simmons (@theweightsaint)On Monday, the “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” legend whipped fans into a frightening frenzy after posting an ominous message indicating he was “dying.” “I have some news to tell you.
Please don’t be sad. I am ….dying,” Simmons wrote in a long Facebook post. The former General Hospital star than appeared to elaborate by adding more context to his grim note.“Oh I can see your faces now.
The truth is we all are dying. Every day we live we are getting closer to our death, he added. “Why am I telling you this? Because I want you to enjoy your life to the fullest every single day.
Get up in the morning and look at the sky… count your blessings and enjoy.”While it seemed the message was more of a motivational post to express the importance of living life to the fullest, many were left scratching their heads.People didn’t know what exactly to make of Simmons’ intimating he was “dying.”With fans leaving concerned messages in the comments and press outlets looking for clarification, Simmons later shared an update about five hours later to apologize for getting every one scared that he was on death’s door.“Sorry many of you have gotten upset about my message today.
