Training guru Richard Simmons broke his multi-year silence with a Facebook post on Wednesday. After the premiere of TMZ’s documentary about Simmons’ public disappearance, the beloved fitness icon, 74, thanked his fans in a well-received social media post with the caption, “Thank you, everyone, for your kindness and love! Love, Richard. “
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Simmons’ Facebook Followers Want to Thank Him!
Simmons’ Facebook page has 407,000 followers. Her thank you post has been liked more than 38,000 times and has nearly 6,000 heartwarming comments. The post was his first public message to his fans in six years.
“I’m so proud of you for taking time for yourself. You’ve given so much of yourself to the world, and now it’s your time. Good for you
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Thank you for blessing and inspiring me so much
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“No thanks! Please take care of yourself. Hope you’re well my friend
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“We are so glad you are healthy! We miss you so much
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We want nothing from you but only your happiness!!!
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“You have been such an amazing human being, with so much compassion and care for so many people. The world loves you. I hope you enjoy your time to yourself now, and have everything you want, because you deserve it.”
“Richard! I love you so much! You are the only person who truly understands the battle. I still have every tape you made. You are truly a beautiful human!
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“Thank you for everything you have done to help me stay motivated in my health since I was a kid in the 1980s. You are the best! Let your light shine!
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“We Welcome YOU!! Also We All Miss You!! We wish you health & happiness always!
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Simmons Has Met Many People Throughout His Fitness Career
Simmons rose to fame in the 1980s with his fun and energetic workout videos aimed at everyone regardless of shape, size or age. His 1988 VHS “Sweatin’ To The Oldies” grossed more than $200 million, becoming the biggest selling workout tape of all time. So, it is not surprising that many rushed to the comments to leave their own words of gratitude. Many people added their photos with Simmons to the comments, telling their stories about how he helped them through difficult times, and how grateful they were for his kindness.
Michael Catalano, Simmons’ manager, confirmed the authenticity of the post to PEOPLE. “This is a personal message from Richard,” he said. “He was overwhelmed by the reaction to the special gift and all the well wishes he received. He was encouraged by the kindness.”
Tom Estey, Simmons’ representative, told The Post, “Richard is forever grateful for the constant outpouring of love and gratitude he receives from around the world. He is happy, healthy and living the life he has chosen to live.”
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Where Did He Go And Why Suddenly?
It’s been years since the famous fitness guru was seen in public. She stopped teaching at her exercise studio in February 2014 and completely disappeared. Rumors began to swirl that he might be held hostage in his Hollywood Hills home by his housekeeper, as well as other theories fueled by the “Missing Richard Simmons” podcast. Although Simmons has not been seen in public since 2014, she called into the “Today” show in 2016 to put an end to rumors that she had been held hostage by her housekeeper.
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According to the documentary, Simmons had problems with his knee in 2014 and ended up having a right knee replacement that left him in excruciating pain. He was told he needed a left knee replacement as well, but he allegedly refused surgery. The documentary claims that Simmons’ knee problems are the result of a “birth defect” in which he was “born without a complete set of bones in his legs.”
In the TMZ documentary, which aired on FOX, his disappearance from public view is examined with interviews from people who knew him well. “TMZ Investigates: What Really Happened to Richard Simmons” can be seen on Hulu now and will stream for free on Tubi starting August 30.
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