Richard Simmons Issues Rare Statement Days After Dissolution Documentary Airs
Richard Simmons Issues Rare Statement Days After Dissolution Documentary Airs
Updated on August 27, 2022 14:12 PM by admin
Richard Simmons thanked fans
Richard Simmons expressed gratitude to fans for their "kindness and love" just days after a TMZ film about his vanishing aired. Richard Simmons is making a brief return to the spotlight to deliver a heartfelt message.
Days after the release of a TMZ docudrama about his sudden disappearance from public view, the fitness icon reemerged on social media to express his gratitude to his fans.
"Thank you, everyone, who, for your compassion and generosity!" he wrote on Aug. 24, signing off with "Love, Richard."
Fans flooded the post
Fans responded positively to the post, with one user writing, "I admire you for making time for yourself. You've given the world so much of yourself, and now it's your turn. That's fantastic. Thank you for abundantly blessing and inspiring me." He wants them to know he's thriving and sends them his best wishes."Add Block
On August 22, the documentary TMZ Explores
What Happened to Richard Simmons made its debut on Hulu and FOX. It focused on Richard's life and career, as well as the various theories surrounding his elimination from the spotlight.
In February 2014
Richard's last speaking engagement was in February 2014, when he abruptly stopped teaching at his fitness studio. Since then, the Internet has speculated on why Richard stepped away from his fitness empire, with some wild speculation that he's a "hostage" in his own home.Add Block
In 2016
The Sweatin' to the Oldies star refuted these claims. "No one is carrying me, prisoner, in my house," he told the Today show. "You know, I do what I want to do, and I've always done it, so people should just presume what I say."
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He Continued
He went on, "I just wanted to be a little bit of a loner for a little bit of time. You know, I hurt my knee and had a few issues with it, and then the other knee began giving me problems...and right now, I simply want to take proper care of myself."