Richard Simmons Posts Message to Fans After Documentary Debuts About His Disappearance
etonline.comRichard Simmons is speaking out following the airing of a documentary centered on his whereabouts and his years-long silence.The 74-year-old fitness icon took to Facebook and wrote, «Thank you, everyone, for your kindness and love! .
Love, Richard.» The post was accompanied by a happy face emoji holding a «Thank You!» sign. It's the first time in years since Simmons addressed his fans directly.The post also came shortly after Fox aired.
The documentary focused on Simmons disappearing from the public eye, and it also revealed that problems with his knees is the reason why he's stayed out of the spotlight all these years.According to multiple reports, Simmons has not been seen in public since 2014.
He reportedly phoned into the show back in 2016 to refute claims that his housekeeper was holding him hostage.After years of being reclusive, Simmons now seems open to once again communicate with the public, because his Facebook message isn't the only way he's gotten the word out.
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