Richard Simmons, legendary fitness guru, dies at 76, representative confirms

LOS ANGELES — Richard Simmons, the legendary fitness guru who became a television regular in the 1980s with a reputation as a gregarious health advocate, has died. He was 76.

Few details were immediately available about Simmons’ death, which was confirmed to ABC News by his representative on Saturday.

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to his home after a 911 call from his housekeeper and found Simmons dead, police sources told ABC News. He appears to have died of natural causes, and no foul play is suspected, the sources said.

Simmons had celebrated his 76th birthday on Friday.

ABC News’ Bonnie McLean contributed to this report.

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