Richard Simmons is 75 years old!
The renowned fitness instructor celebrated his milestone birthday on July 12, and according to his former agent Tom Estey, who spoke to Entertainment Tonight, the star is doing well.
“This is a significant turning point. He is happy, and that is all I want to see,” Estey told the publication.
Just days after the premiere of the TMZ documentary about the fitness icon’s public disappearance, Simmons appeared on the platform in August 2022 and expressed his gratitude for the love of his fans.
Richard Simmons posted a message on Facebook saying, “I’m so grateful for everyone’s generosity and love.
The post’s veracity was at the time confirmed to PEOPLE by Michael Catalano, Simmons’ manager.
“Richard posted on his personal blog. He was touched by the response to the special and all the well wishes that he got.
The kindness gave him hope.
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Days after a documentary on his disappearance, Richard Simmons thanks his fans for their “kindness and love.”.
A Richard Simmons.
Suzanne Somers claims that she was aware of Richard Simmons’ “insecurity” prior to his sudden disappearance.
On February, Simmons abruptly stopped instructing at his renowned fitness center after spending decades in the spotlight. has not been seen in public since January 15, 2014.
The popular podcast Missing Richard Simmons, which gave rise to sensational claims that Simmons is being held hostage in his Hollywood Hills home by his housekeeper, may be transgendering into a woman, and other theories, has fueled the mystery surrounding his public disappearance.
Simmons dispelled any speculation at the time by blaming a knee injury for his absence from the public eye.
He posted on his Facebook page, saying, “I am so touched by the outpouring of love and concern I have received today. “I have had a difficult time coping with this injury because it prevents me from doing what I truly love to do, which is to teach classes all over the world. ”.
Additionally dispelling the fitness guru rumors in 2016 was his rep.
After 40 years in the spotlight, Richard is now merely taking a break and working behind the scenes to continue helping the millions of people in need around the world and on several projects that will be revealed soon, the star’s rep told PEOPLE.
In accordance with a representative, Richard Simmons is not missing; rather, he is “simply taking a break from the public eye.”.
At his fitness center, Richard Simmons is instructing a class.
RICHARD SIMMONS’ LIFE IN PICTURES: From the Spotlight to Seclusion.
After more than 40 years, Simmons decided to close the doors of his renowned Beverly Hills fitness center. He sent a heartfelt message to his followers.
“Since I struggle with conclusions, I won’t be seeing you today.
I would simply spend the entire time crying and giving hugs.
I’d be a mess, with puffy, red eyes, frizzy hair, and a mess face, he wrote at the time.
“I can’t bear to be depressed today.
Likewise, you shouldn’t be depressed.
This ought to be a celebration of our more than forty years of dancing and sweating together.
So let’s make this ending into a fresh start.
”.
After decades of traveling the nation promoting a portioned diet and enjoyable exercises, Simmons announced that he was beginning a new chapter in his life.
After more than 40 years, he admitted, “I’m finally heeding my own counsel.”.
“I’m treating myself well and prioritizing my needs.
I’m making adjustments and giving myself plenty of time to complete my goals. I am healthy and happy, so please know that. Nobody has ever been able to direct me, and that still holds true today. My independence, tenacity, and opinions have not changed. Simply put, I’m starting over for myself in a quiet way, according to my own unique standards. ”.
Simmons urged his followers to keep prioritizing their health after thanking the Simmons staff and all of his fans who enjoyed working out with him.
Sincerely, you are no longer dependent on me to direct your actions. You are aware.
You possess it.
You have always carried it in your heart. So get up and start walking!” he exclaimed. “Be kind to your body, yourself, and your fellow human beings.
You have my undying love.
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