Richard Simmons

Richard´s love for helping others shines through FOREVER. Always in our hearts and never forgotten
Blessings and Love

Rest In Heaven

To the family, many, many friends, and colleagues of this wonderful man Richard Simmons fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Richard Simmons, the iconic TV physical fitness instructor who led the 1980s aerobics trend with such popular exercise videos as "Sweatin' to the Oldies". We hope many of the encouraging words and thoughts on this site comforts you during this difficult time also. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with your dear loved one Richard Simmons. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives.

SENDING PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF RICHARD SIMMONS MAY GOD HELP YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME

I remember him on his "sweating to the oldies"! I was 16 years old doing those videos with my friends! Thank you for all the happy times you provided to us all. We love you Richard Simmons and may you rest in peace! A legacy well deserved!

Such a sweet soul- he will be missed and fondly remembered for his message of well-being and his encouraging gentle ways!

Watched Richard when he starred in General Hospital. Exercised to his record album. Richard cared about people. I read his book "Never Say Diet". You will be greatly missed.

I´m sad to say I never met Richard in person even though I really would´ve liked to I just never had the opportunity. But he has written me some emails and I´m so glad that I save them. He was a good person who is so deserving of eternal peace.

I met Richard because my Husband, Donald, wanted to gamble on his birthday at Mt. Airy Casino. I don't like gambling so he signed me up to see Richard. I know Richard had hundreds of friends, and Richard became a beautiful friend to us, and was especially helpful to Donald. I want to express our deepest sympathy to Lenny @ Kathy, and to Teresa.

so much to say about Richard. when i first met him he loved it that i was in full makeup and told the girls" now this is how you need to come to class". when my Mom had a stroke Richard. Teresa and Jimmy came out to West Hills Hospital to visit her. he signed autographs for the nurses and boy did my Mom get the royal treatment, Richard sent her gifts and sweet notes, as he did me.

I met Richard several times when he was a passenger on my flights when I worked for Pan Am. He was so delightful and personable. But he was a fearful flyer and wanted me to sit with him. Every time he saw me he remembered my name. I believe he was an angel on earth. Rest in peace my friend....Gwen Van Allen

Richard, You Were AND ALWAYS WILL BE ONE OF A KIND. You Knew how to help people with their weight and making Life Style Changes w/ their Diet Like NO ONE ELSE COULD.
I Just want to thank you for helping me Do That. I Lost 70lbs by doing your Sweating to the Oldies Videos , when I was in High School ( back in the 90´s ). IT CHANGED MY LIFE, Needless to say my High School Experience was GREAT, AND I NEVER LOOKED BETTER. You Had A HEART OF GOLD and a Wonderful Spirit All thru out Your Life. You left your mark on This World and made it A Better Place ! Thanks for Just being you and for reaching out snd helping soo many. Now it´s time to Fly High With The Angels! Rest Easy Richard, See You In Heaven One Day. Chris. S

I remember when I first discovered you Richard, I was 8 years old. I've been working out with you ever since. You have saved my life over and over again. You told me that I was loved, and you meant it. You taught me to love others outloud. You helped me grow empathy. You showed me how to encourage others. If everyone loved the way you did, it would turn the mental health industry upside down and inside out. Depression would be extinct. How can we thank you enough? I so hope you read my previous posts on your page thanking you for being such an amazing human being and explaining how much you touched my life. I grew up to be a bodybuilder and a nurse. You were a big part of that, because you taught me how important it is to take care of my body. You also taught me how to love myself. I would have never known how to do that, if it weren't for you. Thank you, a million times over.
I can't imagine a world without Richard Simmons in it. All of us who have been touched by your love, will need to be your light now. You gave us so much. Every single person on this planet who has been blessed to have known of you, will never ever forget you. I've been meaning to go back to the gym, and now I am definitely going!! I'm going to put in my ear buds and listen to your sweet voice encouraging me, just like you always used to. Thank you for everything, Hugs to heaven, Richard. ~ Love, Steffy

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the loving memories you shared and strength in the support of family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May almighty God give you peace

My deepest condolences. I still exercise with one of his earlier tapes. It was his get start video. It was my favorite. He will be missed. He always had a way of making you laugh. I loved his smile.

I will always love Richard. He gave me the love and confidence to face life when I thought there was nothing left. He is and will always be in my heart and memeory.

We enjoyed him on general hospital my friend Michele and her aunt watch everyday after school little brother God bless him so much energy love kathleen j spanarkel and Michele castron

Dear. Richard Simmons family what great guy I enjoyed so much when he was general hospital anyvinning laura baldwin Claudia. Barbi Spencer it was fantastic so sorry he brought so much joy soap opera general hospital in my heart Richard we love u kathleen spanarkel

RICHARD WAS SOMEONE WHO REALLY CARED FOR PEOPLE WHO HAD WEIGHT ISSUES. HE IS THE PERSON WHO COULD OFFER A WAY THROUGH MUSIC TO OVERCOME THE STIGMA OF BEING FAT. RICHARD GAVE A LOT OF HOPE TO THESE INDIVIDUALS AND WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED AS THEIR OWN CHEERLEADER. HE WAS THE BEST AT WHAT HE DID. AJ, AUSTRTLITZ, NY

Richard Simmons brought happiness to me and our family every time we saw him from the time he waited on us at the restaurant, and the time at his exercise room.
Richard will be missed, and thank you, Richard, for being a shinning star, and loving man.

I loved Richard Simmons "Personality"! Love and Sincere... I loved his commercial at the beginning of "Sweat'in To The Oldies" where his Mother is making COPIES of his video's... He certainly made me LAUGH and SMILE! I have "Sweat'in To The Oldies" and LOVE working out with Mr. Simmons! He was a GEM and this is a BIG LOSS! I noticed he'd even come and say HI when the Tour Buses passed by his home! He was JUST AN AMAZING PERSON! There will not be another Richard Simmons! I PRAY he knows "how much" we all loved him! I was IMPRESSED how he made personal phone calls and emails to his fans. He gave many hours to a lot of people! RIP Mr. Simmons/You are LOVED.

To the family of Richard Simmons you have my deepest sympathies and you are in my thoughts and in my prayers I definitely know what you´re going through. I lost both my parents last year my mother July 4, 2023, and my dad December 31, 2023 and I´m also battling cancer. It went from the liver now it´s in the bone to three times a week radiation once a week right now. I´m presently in the hospital in ICU. But I just wanted to let you know my heart prayers go out to you. Richard was always uplifting, caring and loving person. He will never be forgotten. God blessings always be with you, Dennis Malone.

Richard Simmons was a positive and motivating force for self esteem, proper nutrition and exercise. I discovered his television show when I was 17 and recorded the exercise segments off his show and did them over and over in my living room. Following him on Facebook was a joy and his recent return to social media posting was something that was always uplifting and joyful. Richard went above and beyond to connect with people who needed his inspiration and instruction. I know that our Heavenly Father will remember him and give him an opportunity to live on the earth in the future in perfect health and beautiful conditions. The scriptures state that the meek will inherit the earth and that is what Mr. Simmons was, always humble and meek.

I always loved Richard, he had such energy and had beautiful soul that shined so bright

Rest easy Richard. Condolences to his family and close friends.

He was an inspiration to me and the masses. I was lucky to dance in his Hairdo Video, and attend classes several times a week with his Slimmons Community. He was the highest vibe person I ever encountered, and it was such magical moment in my life. My sisters and I did sweating to the oldies in the late 90´s and I actually met him once in Cleveland Ohio on a mall visit. He is missed deeply, for his generosity of spirit, high energy and his one in a million humor.

Richard Simmons inspired me to lose weight as a teen, and to keep fit well into my late 40s. He was a good man and dearly missed.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

I remember dancing to Richard´s sweat in´ to the oldies when I was a kid! My aunt had it on VHS. He really knew how to get a crowd motivated. God bless him. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to his family. Richard helped so many people by offering them hope in their weight loss journey. I have much respect for Richard's dedication and purpose in life. My friend, Bill Castner, Entertainer, Singer, met and appeared on stage with Richard Simmons at the senior fest Tropicana field approximately twenty years ago. Richard will always be remembered and genuinely missed. R.I.P.

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Richard helped me lose 15 pounds many years ago. I loved his singing, and his silly, enthusiastic entertaining nature. Gods bless you Richard - I´ll see you in heaven.

What a sad day to learn that Richard Simmons left us the day after his birthday. I well remember his era, it was the 80's and good times. Richard brought fun and positivity to exercise. That everyone can exercise and have fun doing it. It didn't matter what size they were or what age. Rest in peace dear Richard. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Condolences to the family of Richard Simmons,

Although we as fans only know how your dear one brought fun, smiles and joy to working out we pray that you will be comforted with your memories as family and close friends of his to help you get through each day.

You will be missed Richard. You´ve been a part of my life for pretty much my whole life. You gave love, compassion, dignity and understanding to people that society often turned its back on. God certainly broke the mold when He created you. I know you´re in heaven smiling and making other souls laugh. Rest in peace Richard.

RIP Richard Simmons

Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Oh my goodness....what to say....Richard has helped countless people and saved even more lives.

He brought fun, energy and light to those who lived in the dark world of despair over their weight and body size. He made nutrition and exercise FUN and gave us the gift of laughter. I have several of his books and am very grateful.

Thank you for all you have done out here to make this world a better place Richard! Sending prayers and love to his family, friends, and legions of fans.

I remember being a lil bitty thing watching sweatin to the Oldies. I always loved watching it. I may have only been 5 years old but I remember my mom working out to all his videos. I would just sit and watch with her. I absolutely love his energy and personality. He was an amazing man he will greatly be missed my he rest in peace. I legit was just talking about going and buying his dvds to work out to just 2 weeks ago. Heartbreaking to see he passed.

Richard could make the most negative person smile.

Watching him as guest on numerous talk shows , then doing his sweating with the oldies.

To Richard Simmons
You did a wonderful job helping people lose weight Teaching them to exercise. My prayers are with you and your friends. Liss Weiner

Richard Simmons made fitness fun. People were getting healthy without even realizing it. Such an incredible influence on millions. Sincere condolences to the Simmons family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all to help you through your time of loss.

Our prayers are with the family and friends he will be sadly missed Georgia Velasquez Rocksprings wyo

Lets say HAPPY BIRTHDAY To Richard Simmons that has turned 76 Years Old on Saturday on July 13th, let´s our glasses to him, yet we all know that you have accomplished, along achieved everything you have sent out to do in your life. As we celebrate the life of a talented, Richard Simmons As he be truly missed, yet never be forgotten right along there are no words that anyone could not say at this difficult time, yet we truly will remember him on TV. Richard Simons, the iconic TV physical fitness instructor who led the 80s aerobics trend with such popular exercise videos as "Sweatin to the Oldies,". Also, He made Television appeared on on "Match Game, on " New Hollywood squares & General Hospital, Thanks for the memories that you have given to us, you mad us love to laugh to. We all know that you are in a good place now at the eternal peace. My prayers are with you

Very sad to hear that Richard had passed away. I remember meeting him in 1992 at Regency Mall in Augusta, Ga. It was so fun to exercise with him. I remember he was busy but actually turned around when I walked by and said hello to me and gave me the biggest smile. I´ll never forget that. Later on that day I talked to him a while and he gave me the biggest hug and kissed me. He was the sweetest man I ever met. It´s so amazing how he touched so many lives and helped so many people. I will miss him so much. He will live in my heart forever. Rest in Peace my sweet Richard, I will always remember you and will see you again in Heaven. Love, Melinda Michelle Garcia