Richard Simmons, the beloved fitness icon known for his energetic personality and popular workout videos, has passed away at the age of 76 due to a tragic accident at his home. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office ruled his death as accidental, caused by a fall that led to blunt traumatic injuries. The fall occurred on July 11, 2024, just days after Simmons celebrated his 76th birthday.
Richard Simmons’ Cause of Death
From the report of the medical examiner, Simmons had a problem with dizziness and fell down at his home on July 11 in the evening. He was discovered the following morning, and spent most of his time on the bed. Unfortunately, Tris was found lifeless near the bedroom floor on 13th, July and was confirmed dead.
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The report said that the man also died of arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a disease of the arteries. Nevertheless, several diseases which were present in his body like femur fracture, kidney cysts, gallstone, etc were not the proximate causes of death.
The results of toxicology tests revealed positive for diphenhydramine, trazodone and zolpidem that are used to treat different conditions such as: antihistamine, antidepressant and as a medication for insomnia respectively. But the report stated that these medications were not the cause of his death.
His family has asked many people to remember Richard as a happy man who inserted positiveness in the lives of other people. Brother of the deceased, Lenny Simmons said: “I do not want people to be sad about my brother, I want them to remember the joy that he gave people and his love for people, he really loved people. So, celebrate life.”
Officially, Richard Simmons’ death is considered an accident for statistical reporting purposes and his struggle for a healthy lifestyle and his empathy will live on with people.
