Richard Simmons

Richard Simmons

American, Fitness Guru
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Milton Teagle "Richard" Simmons (July 12, 1948 – July 13, 2024) was an American fitness personality and public figure. He had promoted weight-loss programs, most prominently through his Sweatin' to the Oldies line of aerobics videos.

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Richard Simmons was born on Monday, 12 July 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. His full name at birth was Milton Teagle Simmons. He was best known as a fitness guru. Simmons' country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Saturday, 13 July 2024 in Los Angeles, California, USA at the age of 76. Richard attended high school at Cor Jesu High School. For university, he studied at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. His religion is listed as Roman Catholic. He was 5' 6½" (169 cm) tall and weighed 135 lbs (61 kg) with an athletic build. He had dark brown eyes and light brown hair (color). His net worth was reported to be $15,000,000 US dollars. His zodiac star sign was Cancer.

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Full name at birth
Milton Teagle Simmons
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Claim to fame
Sweatin' to the Oldies
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Date of birth
12 July 1948
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Place of birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Date of death
13 July 2024
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Age
76 (age at death)
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of death
Natural Causes
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Occupation
Fitness instructor, actor, video producer
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PERSONAL DETAILS

Height
5' 6½" (169 cm)
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Weight
135 lbs (61 kg)
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Residence
  • Beverly Hills, California, USA
  • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Net worth
$15,000,000 USD
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High school
Cor Jesu High School
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University
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • Florida State University (BA)
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Richard Simmons is known for his role in the TV special documentary Circus of the Stars and Sideshow (1992) as Self - Performer.

He is also known for his role in the TV series Letterman (2022) as Self.

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