Sure, Richard Simmons was buried in his health outfit — however below his common garments.
The late health icon’s brother Lenny Simmons spoke throughout his celebration of life, held at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans on Saturday, October 5. In his speech, Lenny shared “a bit of secret” with the group: Richard had been buried with a tank prime and shorts, the look he had sported for many of his profession.
“Identical to Clark Kent beneath his stunning issues that he was sporting, his clothes, [Richard] is sporting a tank prime and shorts,” Lenny stated on Saturday. “Why, you ask? As a result of we expect that God has one other plan for him, and we need to guarantee that he was going to be in his regular costume that everyone knows and love to assist the saints and the angels get into form.”
Lenny continued, “So I’m right here to say to you that though he’s not right here and I do know he’s in spirit right here tonight, Richard Simmons will endlessly be sweating with the Holies.”
Simmons died on July 13 in his Los Angeles residence, at some point after celebrating his 76th birthday. Authorities pronounced him lifeless on the scene. It was confirmed in August his reason for dying was “unintended on account of problems from latest falls and coronary heart illness as a contributing issue,” in keeping with household spokesperson Tom Estey in a press release on the time.
“The toxicology report was adverse aside from remedy Richard had been prescribed,” Estey stated in August. “The household needs to thank everybody for his or her outpouring of affection and assist throughout this time of nice loss. … The world has really misplaced an angel.”
Richard’s celebration of life got here amid his household’s battle over his property along with his housekeeper Teresa Reveles. In September, Reveles filed a petition alleging she had been pressured by Lenny and his spouse, Cathy, to relinquish her position as a co-trustee of Richard’s property. She was searching for to be restored as a co-trustee and moreover requested authorized motion to maintain Lenny from utilizing his brother’s likeness and picture for private revenue.
“Richard’s message was at all times considered one of pleasure and positivity. He could be heartbroken to be taught of Teresa’s greed and insulted that she would diminish their three a long time of supposed friendship in such a public means,” Richard’s household stated in a press release responding to Reveles’ submitting on the time. “Her actions threaten to hurt Richard’s unimaginable legacy, which we’re working exhausting to protect.”
Simmons was greatest recognized for his weight-loss packages and line of aerobics movies referred to as Sweatin’ to the Oldies. On Friday, July 12, at some point earlier than his dying, he shared a put up by way of Fb thanking followers for his or her birthday messages.
“Thanks,” he wrote. “I by no means acquired so many messages about my birthday in my life! I’m sitting right here writing emails. Have a most stunning remainder of your Friday.”
Sure, Richard Simmons was buried in his health outfit — however below his common garments.
The late health icon’s brother Lenny Simmons spoke throughout his celebration of life, held at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans on Saturday, October 5. In his speech, Lenny shared “a bit of secret” with the group: Richard had been buried with a tank prime and shorts, the look he had sported for many of his profession.
“Identical to Clark Kent beneath his stunning issues that he was sporting, his clothes, [Richard] is sporting a tank prime and shorts,” Lenny stated on Saturday. “Why, you ask? As a result of we expect that God has one other plan for him, and we need to guarantee that he was going to be in his regular costume that everyone knows and love to assist the saints and the angels get into form.”
Lenny continued, “So I’m right here to say to you that though he’s not right here and I do know he’s in spirit right here tonight, Richard Simmons will endlessly be sweating with the Holies.”
Simmons died on July 13 in his Los Angeles residence, at some point after celebrating his 76th birthday. Authorities pronounced him lifeless on the scene. It was confirmed in August his reason for dying was “unintended on account of problems from latest falls and coronary heart illness as a contributing issue,” in keeping with household spokesperson Tom Estey in a press release on the time.
“The toxicology report was adverse aside from remedy Richard had been prescribed,” Estey stated in August. “The household needs to thank everybody for his or her outpouring of affection and assist throughout this time of nice loss. … The world has really misplaced an angel.”
Richard’s celebration of life got here amid his household’s battle over his property along with his housekeeper Teresa Reveles. In September, Reveles filed a petition alleging she had been pressured by Lenny and his spouse, Cathy, to relinquish her position as a co-trustee of Richard’s property. She was searching for to be restored as a co-trustee and moreover requested authorized motion to maintain Lenny from utilizing his brother’s likeness and picture for private revenue.
“Richard’s message was at all times considered one of pleasure and positivity. He could be heartbroken to be taught of Teresa’s greed and insulted that she would diminish their three a long time of supposed friendship in such a public means,” Richard’s household stated in a press release responding to Reveles’ submitting on the time. “Her actions threaten to hurt Richard’s unimaginable legacy, which we’re working exhausting to protect.”
Simmons was greatest recognized for his weight-loss packages and line of aerobics movies referred to as Sweatin’ to the Oldies. On Friday, July 12, at some point earlier than his dying, he shared a put up by way of Fb thanking followers for his or her birthday messages.
“Thanks,” he wrote. “I by no means acquired so many messages about my birthday in my life! I’m sitting right here writing emails. Have a most stunning remainder of your Friday.”