There’s no denying Richard Simmons was an icon. See his best photos here.
Richard Simmons was born Milton Teagle Simmons on July 12, 1948 and was destined for the spotlight. The workout guru is known for his eccentric, flamboyant, and energetic personality and over the years became famous for his weight-loss programs like his “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” aerobics videos.
Richard had quite the impact on pop culture. His over-the-top personality was often imitated, and he was a frequent guest of late-night television and radio talk shows, such as the Late Show with David Letterman and The Howard Stern Show. He retreated from the spotlight around 2014, and after public worry he addressed his fans in a 2016 statement, assuring them he was well but just wanted a break from the pressure of fame.
Unfortunately, Richard died in July 2024 shortly after his 76th birthday.
There’s no denying that Richard Simmons was a pop culture icon. See more photos of him from this gallery.
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Richard Simmons: Photos
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Richard Simmons poses for a photo back in the day.
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Richard Simmons In 1995
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Richard Simmons appears in a 1995 video. He was known for his tight curly hair and short shorts.
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Richard Simmons In DC
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Richard Simmons leads a group of Capitol Hill staffers and tourists in an exercise routine on Jul. 24, 2008 in Washington DC. He was advocating for solutions for the nation’s childhood obesity crisis.
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Richard Simmons Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
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Top of the morning to you! Richard Simmons leads the St. Patty’s Day Slimdown class in Beverly Hills on Mar. 17, 2013.
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Richard Simmons In 2013
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Richard Simmons looks ready for fun while on the red carpet of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s 24th Annual ‘A Time For Heroes’ gala on Jun. 2, 2013. He wore an orange hummingbird tank and lime green leggings that also featured the birds.
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Richard Simmons A Charity Event
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Richard Simmons rocks a cool purple jacket during Project Angel Food’s Annual Angel Awards Celebration. He teamed the jacket with a lilac tie featuring an ornate pattern on it.
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Richard Simmons At BuzzFeed LA’s Office
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Red hot! Richard Simmons goes for a Western-inspired ensemble during the opening of BuzzFeed LA’s Office. He wore a red jacket with a rose-emblazoned tie, a big belt buckle, and pinstriped pants with silver embroidery.
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Richard Simmons At JDRF’s Los Angeles Walk to Cure Diabetes
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Getting them hyped! Richard Simmons appears onstage at JDRF’s Los Angeles Walk to Cure Diabetes at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. He wore a blue tank to with a dolphin on it.
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Richard Simmons At The 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Richard Simmons looks wild in stripes as he leads a group of girls at the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on Nov. 28, 2013. He wore a black and white striped ensemble and carried a matching scarf.
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