Richard Simmons, legendary fitness guru, dead at 76

Legendary fitness instructor Richard Simmons has died, according to a report. Simmons, who turned 76 Friday, died just 24 hours after he thanked fans on social media for their birthday wishes. The health guru, who stepped away from the public eye a decade ago, rose to fame in the 1970s and ’80s after opening several gyms across the country and releasing his iconic high energy fitness tapes. Read more at The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Subscribe to New York Post Sports: Catch the latest news here: Follow The New York Post on: Twitter - Facebook -