Richard Simmons is talking out for the primary time in six years following the discharge of a brand new documentary that seemed into his sudden disappearance from Hollywood — and the general public eye normally.
The 74-year-old health guru took to Fb on Wednesday to indicate his appreciation for the assist he’s obtained since TMZ Investigates: What Actually Occurred to Richard Simmons dropped this week. He merely wrote within the uncommon private observe:
“Thanks, everybody, to your kindness and love. Love, Richard.”
The brief submit shortly despatched followers right into a frenzy, flooding the feedback part with phrases of reward for Richard. See the reactions (beneath):
“I’m so happy with you for taking time for your self. You’ve given a lot of your self to the world, and now it’s your time. Good for you.”
“We miss you Richard however hope you’re doing what’s best for you. You have got given me a lot pleasure for years, it’s your time now, you deserve peace and happiness.”
“I knew it was you, Richard! You might be very a lot liked, please by no means doubt that. You have got carried out a lot good in so many individuals’s lives. Thanks for all that you’ve got carried out and are nonetheless doing. None of us will ever overlook you!”
“We miss you Richard however hope you’re doing what’s best for you. You have got given me a lot pleasure for years, it’s your time now, you deserve peace and happiness. Thanks for saving my life over and over, I’m perpetually grateful for you.”
Such candy responses!
A rep for Richard, Tom Estey, confirmed to The New York Publish on Friday the message on Fb was penned by the well being character, and it was his first interplay with followers in six years. The spokesman added that he’s “eternally grateful” for the love, saying:
“Richard is eternally grateful for the continual outpouring of affection and gratitude he has obtained from throughout the Globe. He’s glad, wholesome and residing the life he has chosen to reside.”
Glad to listen to he’s doing effectively.
As it’s possible you’ll know, Richard burst onto the scene within the Nineteen Eighties with exercise movies that had been enjoyable and accessible for a lot of totally different physique styles and sizes. Shortly, he gained immense success when his 1988 Sweatin’ To The Oldies tape changing into the biggest-selling residence health vid of all time — grossing over $200 million. Rattling!
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He continued to stay within the public eye all through the Nineties and 2000s – showing on late-night discuss exhibits, creating best-selling cookbooks, starring in infomercials, and extra. However in 2014, he shockingly stepped away from the highlight and stopped performing for followers.
For years it’s been a thriller over what occurred to Richard. There was even hypothesis the train fanatic was being held hostage by his housekeeper in his residence. Nevertheless, Richard shut down these wild rumors in 2016 to At the moment, saying:
“Nobody is holding me in my home as a hostage. You understand, I do what I wish to do as I’ve at all times carried out, so individuals ought to type of simply consider what I’ve to say as a result of, like, I’m Richard Simmons!”
And that was the final we heard from him… till now!
Curiosity in his disappearance exploded this week when the TMZ documentary dropped on Fox and Hulu, revealing the alleged actual motive the star stepped away from his profession. In keeping with the movie, all of it got here all the way down to the beloved determine’s issues together with his knees. Richard apparently underwent proper knee alternative surgical procedure that induced him a ton of ache. When medical doctors advised him he additionally wanted to exchange the left knee, he allegedly opted to not get it because the first operation was extremely traumatizing for him. This finally resulted in him saying goodbye to Hollywood.
The doc additional alleges that Richard’s knee points had been attributable to a “start defect,” explaining that he was “born and not using a full set of bones in his foot.” The situation supposedly introduced on “bodily and emotional issues.” That sounds terrible…
Fortunately, it seems like Richard is doing effectively and having fun with his life proper now, as he needs to be! You don’t should do the Hollywood factor perpetually to remain fabulous!
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