Richard Simmons‘ Death certificate sheds no further light on the mystery surrounding his death … but does provide some interesting details about his final resting place.
In the document obtained by TMZ… Richard’s manner of death is not listed – instead, it notes that the manner of death is still under investigation. This explains why there is no cause of death to report yet.
However, it appears that the fitness guru – who is actually referred to as a “Health Motivator” on the certificate – was laid to rest just a week after his death. According to the document, Richard was buried here in LA at the Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary.
The death certificate also gives insight into Richard’s private life… which is quite interesting, as the television star was quite reclusive in the last years of his life. In particular, it mentions that Richard was a bachelor at the time of his death and had never been married.
Keep in mind that Richard never publicly discussed his sexuality, even though many considered him a queer icon.
TMZ broke the story… Richard was discovered unconscious in his Los Angeles home by his housekeeper on Saturday morning – one day after his 76th birthday. Emergency services were called to the scene, but he was unfortunately declared dead.
Although police are investigating Richard’s death, law enforcement sources have told us they believe he died of natural causes.
As TMZ previously reported, Richard fell in his bathroom the night before his death after feeling dizzy. Although his housekeeper advised him to see a doctor, we’re told he refused because he was celebrating his birthday.
Richard’s death came amid his easy return to the spotlight… as he confirmed to TMZ in May: he made contact with the fans by email. He was truly a “health motivator.”
