Diane Sawyer revealed to PEOPLE the last text message she received from Richard Simmons before his death on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The fitness guru died one day after his 76th birthday.

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Richard Simmons was buried in his classic workout clothes, according to his brother.. Richard Simmons' brother, Lenny Simmons, revealed the information while delivering a eulogy for his brother ...

Richard Simmons was famous for revolutionizing the workout world by “Sweatin’ to the Oldies.”. And before his death on July 13 — a day after celebrating his 76th birthday — the fitness ...

Richard Simmons’ staff shared his final "planned" message to fans on social media a week after the fitness guru’s death at the age of 76.

“Richard’s last text to me was straight from the [Carole King] song ‘You’ve Got a Friend.’ Whenever you want to talk, just call out my name, and I'll be there," Sawyer says.

Diane Sawyer revealed the last messages she and Richard Simmons exchanged before his death. Simmons died at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, July 13. He was 76. The broadcast journalist, 78, says ...