Richard Simmons

Also known as Richard Teagle Simmons, Milton Simmons, Milton Teagle Simmons

American fitness instructor and video producer (1948–2024)

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Richard Simmons was an American fitness instructor and video producer who became famous for his energetic and flamboyant approach to exercise, making fitness accessible and fun for millions of people through his videos and television appearances from the 1970s onward. He matters because he helped democratize fitness by showing that working out didn't have to be intimidating or serious, and he became a beloved cultural figure known for his distinctive personality and compassionate approach to health.

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New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Milton Teagle "Richard" Simmons was a semi-retired American fitness instructor, actor, and video producer, known for his eccentric, flamboyant, and energetic personality. He has promoted weight-loss programs, most prominently through his Sweatin' to the Oldies line of aerobics videos.

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The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special — Self (archival footage)2026
TMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard Simmons — Self (archive footage)2022
History 101 — Self (archive footage)2020
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole — Self (archive footage)2010
Sweatin' to the Oldies 5 — Self2010
Fish Hooks — Coach Salmons (voice)2010
Boogie Down the Pounds — Self2009
Richard Simmons: Love Yourself and Win — Himself2006
The Megan Mullally Show — Self - Guest2006
The Tony Danza Show — Self2004

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Instance of: human
Given name: Richard
Family name: Simmons
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: New Orleans
Place of death: Hollywood Hills
Occupation: voice actor
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Religion: Catholic Church
Instrument: voice
Official website: richardsimmons.com
Image: RichardSimmonsSept2011.jpg
Residence: Los Angeles

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Commons category: Richard Simmons
birth name: Milton Teagle Simmons
name in native language: Milton Teagle Simmons
start of work period: 1968-00-00
social media followers: 53200
writing language: English language
end of work period: 2014-00-00
date of death: 2024-07-13
ethnic group: Jewish people
date of birth: 1948-07-12
manner of death: accidental death
sexual orientation: heterosexuality
cause of death: heart disease
place of burial: Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery

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Milton Teagle "Richard" Simmons (July 12, 1948 – July 13, 2024) was an American fitness instructor and television personality. He was a promoter of weight-loss programs, most prominently through his television show, The Richard Simmons Show and later the Sweatin' to the Oldies line of aerobics videos.

Simmons began his weight-loss career by opening his gym Slimmons in Beverly Hills, California, catering to the overweight in a supportive atmosphere, and he became widely known through exposure on television and through the popularity of his consumer products. He was often parodied and was a frequent guest on late-night television and radio talk shows, such as the Late Show with David Letterman and The Howard Stern Show.

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