Richard Simmons’ cause of death – details and cancer diagnosis
Richard shared the news of a cancer diagnosis in early 2024.
Popular fitness mogul Richard Simmons died on July 13, 2024, just one day after his 76th birthday. Although Richard had largely avoided the spotlight for several years prior to his death, he remained an iconic figure whose eccentric yet humble personality was appreciated by many.
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Naturally, his many fans are curious about Richard’s cause of death. So far, details are scarce, which is to be expected for someone who clearly preferred a life away from the public eye. Here’s what we know so far.
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What was the cause of death of Richard Simmons?
No official cause of death has been announced yet. TMZ reports that police and firefighters rushed to Richard’s house on the morning of July 13, 2024, after a call from his housekeeper. The only detail we know for sure is that no foul play is suspected. However, Richard had shared some updates about his health in recent months.
Richard Simmons announced that he was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma in March 2024.
In recent years, Richard has started posting personal stories from his life on his Facebook page. Although he avoids public events, he seems keen to share what is happening in his life. He shared memories of his childhood in show business and snippets of his many memorable performances.
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He also shared some information about his health condition. In March 2024, Richard wrote in a Facebook post about his experience with being diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma.
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“Mirror, mirror on the wall, what is this little blemish?” he wrote. “There was this weird looking bump under my right eye. I had a tube of Neosporin with me that I applied morning and night… it was still there. It was time to call my dermatologist.
“I sat in his chair and he looked at it through a magnifying mirror. He told me he had to scrape it off and put it under the microscope. Now I’m getting a little nervous. He comes back about 20 minutes later and says the C-word. You have cancer. I asked him what kind of cancer and he said basal cell carcinoma. I told him to stop calling me names. He laughed.”
Fortunately, the carcinoma on Richard’s face was treated over the course of three treatments, but his encounter with the disease definitely seems to have left its mark, as he mentioned it in several subsequent posts. Richard also shared that he had shoulder surgery and had his right knee replaced.
Always empathetic, Richard encouraged his fans and followers to take care of themselves if they were also feeling unwell. “If something doesn’t feel right with your body, please make an appointment with your doctor,” he wrote.
Our thoughts are with Richard’s friends, fans and family at this time.
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