Hello Everyone,
I don’t want people to be sad about my brother. I want them to remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to people’s lives. He truly cared about people. He called, wrote, and emailed thousands of people throughout his career to offer help.
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Richard Simmons
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- Replying to @TheWeightSaintSo don’t be sad. Celebrate his life! He was very excited about all of the upcoming ventures he was working on. We are in shock. Please respect the family at this difficult time. 2/2 Lenny Simmons
- Replying to @TheWeightSaintHere is the post Richard had planned for you for Sunday July 14, 2024. 3/3 “Let me fly you to the moon so we can gaze among the stars. Love, Richard”
- I have some news to tell you. Please don’t be sad. I am ….dying. 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. Why am I telling you this?
- Sorry many of you have gotten upset about my message today. Even the press has gotten in touch with me. I am not dying. It was a message about saying how we should embrace every day that we have. Sorry for this confusion. Love, Richard
- From Richard’s staff: Hello everyone. Richard worked very hard on his posts for you. He had many ideas and would work ahead… going back to each one making changes until he had it just like he wanted before posting. 1/3
- Thank you…I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life! I am sitting here writing emails. Have a most beautiful rest of your Friday. Love, Richard
- Replying to @TheWeightSaintA big hug really goes a long way. If you have time I want you to listen to a terrific song. It is by Tim McGraw it is called Live Like You Were Dying. Live today and don’t forget to pray. Love, Richard
- Together again; Dicky and mom are now our angels watching over us. Our beloved Dicky was laid to rest this morning surrounded by only family and closest friends. We pray for your continued love and support during this very difficult time. -Lenny Simmons
- Replying to @TheWeightSaintBecause 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.
- Replying to @TheWeightSaintHe said nurse. I don’t want to see anybody right now. I told him I was there to fluff his pillows.Then he screamed. Get out now. I said Aaron it’s Richard Simmons.His eyes got so big and he smiled. A week later he passed away. I am so glad I went to visit him. 2/2 Love, Richard
- A very dear friend of mine was dying at Cedars Sinai Hospital . He didn’t want any visitors so…. I got dressed as Nurse Patsy and went to see him. I entered his room and he was startled. 1/2
- ***** From Richard’s staff. We thought you’d like to see this.





