brother, Lenny Simmons, revealed that Richard was buried in his workout outfit underneath his regular clothes.Lenny spoke at Richard’s celebration of life at St.
Louis Cathedral in New Orleans on Saturday and shared the “little secret” about his brother that “not too many people know.”“Just like Clark Kent underneath his beautiful things that he was wearing, his clothing, [Richard] is wearing a tank top and shorts,” Lenny said, according to People.“Why, you ask?” he continued. “Because we think that God has another plan for him, and we want to make sure that he was going to be in his normal costume that we all know and love to help the saints and the angels get into shape.”Lenny went on, “So I’m here to say to you that even though he’s not here and I know he’s in spirit here tonight, Richard Simmons will forever be sweating with the Holies.”Richard died at age 76 on July 13.
He suffered a fall on July 11, one day before his birthday. Simmons refused to get medical help and his housekeeper, Teresa Reveles Muro, found him dead the morning after he turned 76.Lenny later confirmed his brother died due to complications from recent falls and heart disease.Richard’s private funeral was held in Los Angeles on July 19 for his family and closest friends.
He was buried at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary.“I don’t want people to be sad about my brother,” Lenny said in an interview with People after Richard’s death. “I want them to remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to people’s lives.
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