In his final interview, given to 'People' just two days before his death, Simmons revealed he knew fans missed him, and was writing a new autobiographical show.

Composer Patrick Leonard opened up to PEOPLE about working with Richard Simmons on a Broadway show about the late fitness guru’s life and how he hopes it “remains true to him” following his ...

Richard Simmons personally touched the lives of many of his fans, ... ” between 1979 and 1982 and talk and radio shows like “Late Show with David Letterman” and “The Howard Stern Show.” 8.

Richard Simmons' best quotes: About life, love and weight loss Richard Simmons, an exercise guru for all. The fitness coach built a multimedia empire with "The Richard Simmons Show" and VHS ...

According to the outlet, authorities responded to a call from the former Richard Simmons Show star's housekeeper at around 10 a.m. PT on Saturday.

His own Richard Simmons Show aired from 1980 to 1984. According to the AP , when asked if he tried to motivate people by being silly, Simmons said, "I think there's a time to be serious and a time ...

Simmons' staff explained that the former "Richard Simmons Show" host would pick a photo and caption during the week that would go up over the weekend, meaning he had already written this post ...

Simmons’ daytime show was seen on 200 stations in America, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Japan and South America. His first book, "Never Say Diet," was a smash best seller.

Fitness expert Richard Simmons attends the "Late Show With David Letterman" taping at the Ed Sullivan Theater, on Oct. 16, 2007, in New York. Ray Tamarra/Getty Images, FILE.

Richard Simmons Portrait Session ... “I've written 14 songs for a Broadway show,” Simmons proudly told Sheeler. “And I'm working with an amazing man—Patrick Leonard.

Simmons was a former 268-pound teen who shared his hard-won weight-loss tips as host of the Emmy-winning daytime "Richard Simmons Show," author of best-selling books and the diet plan Deal-A-Meal ...