Richard Simmons’ housekeeper of 35 years is demanding a judge make her co-trustee of the late fitness legend’s estate, alleging his brother, Leonard, swindled her out of the role. In a legal petition filed in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Teresa Reveles Muro claims Leonard Simmons, aka Lenny, and his wife, Cathy, took advantage of her … Read more
Bill Simmons poked fun at ESPN’s Adam Schefter for his emotional send-off for Adrian Wojnarowski this week. Schefter, on Wednesday’s “NBA Today,” waxed poetic about Wojnarowski’s decision to walk away from his job as ESPN’s NBA insider and $20 million to spend more time with his family. “He wanted his life back. He didn’t want to have … Read more
Richard Simmons’ cause of death has been confirmed The 76-year-old fitness guru’s brother, Lenny Simmons, revealed Wednesday that the star died last month of “complications from recent falls and heart disease.” “This morning, Richard Simmons’ brother Lenny, received a call from the LA Coroner’s office,” the Simmons family spokesperson, Tom Estey, said in a statement … Read more
One of the pillars of sports podcasting could be about to hit the market. Bill Simmons’ contract with Spotify is up in early 2025 after the Swedish audio giant signed him to a five-year deal when it acquired The Ringer for $250 million in 2020. He was ultimately named Head of Podcast Innovation and Monetization … Read more
Richard Simmons was famous for revolutionizing the workout world by “Sweatin’ to the Oldies.” And before his death on July 13 — a day after celebrating his 76th birthday — the fitness guru was toning up tunes for a musical about his legendary life with longtime Madonna collaborator Patrick Leonard. “He had sent me some … Read more
Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons went off — live and on the air — on Titans radio host and reporter Buck Reising on Tuesday. Simmons was off-camera yelling at Reising in a profanity-laced argument, which began before it was on air and continued onto the 104.5 The Zone show. “Jeff, do you want to sit … Read more
The woman who found Richard Simmons dead is finally speaking out. Teresa Reveles, who worked as Simmons’ house manager for 35 years, got emotional talking about the fitness icon’s passing in an interview with People published Monday. “I can’t stop crying. I still can’t believe what happened,” she said. Teresa Reveles, Richard Simmons. Facebook / … Read more
Richard Simmons prepared a social media post for his fans before his death at age 76. The late fitness star’s team released the post, which includes a photo of Simmons and a message from him, on Saturday. They wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Hello everyone. Richard worked very hard on his posts for you. He … Read more
Richard Simmons can finally rest in peace. The fitness icon’s private funeral was held in Los Angeles on Friday with his family and closest friends. The news comes nearly one week after Simmons was discovered unresponsive by his housekeeper on Saturday, July 13, at his home, just a day after he turned 76. He was … Read more
Richard Simmons personally touched the lives of many of his fans. The late fitness icon, who tragically died after a fall on July 13, one day after his 76th birthday, was calling and emailing hundreds of fans even in his final days, he revealed in his last interview with People. Admirers from around the country … Read more
Richard Simmons’ official cause of death is being investigated, the Los Angeles Police Department has said. The legendary fitness instructor died on Saturday — just one day after his 76th birthday. The case was deferred by the Medical Examiner’s Office in Los Angeles, which has called for a further probe, People reports. Richard Simmons’ official cause of … Read more
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. Richard Simmons poses for a portrait in 1992 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images The health guru, who stepped away from the public eye … Read more
The Celtics have the No. 30 pick. Bill Simmons has an idea. The Ringer founder proposed a wild scenario for next week’s 2024 NBA Draft, in which Boston picks Bronny James, son of Lakers star LeBron, and holds him for ransom. “Here’s my case: everybody says this draft sucks,” Simmons said on “The Bill Simmons … Read more
Bill Simmons couldn’t resist another chance to continue his emerging feud with Pat McAfee, given the former Colts punter’s controversial “white bitch” comment — and the apology that followed — regarding Caitlin Clark on Monday. On Wednesday, before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Simmons mentioned Luka Doncic’s odds to win MVP for the series … Read more
Ben Simmons came ready to play this time. The oft-injured Nets point guard arrived at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a Thom Browne-designed outfit. Simmons wore a suit and carried a briefcase that had a clock on it, rounding out the fit with black dress shoes. The … Read more
Jusuf Nurkic ended the Suns’ regular season with a dunk on Bill Simmons. During the Suns’ 125-106 win over the Timberwolves on Sunday, Simmons took a shot at Phoenix after what had been a 22-point lead in the first quarter started to dwindle. It seemed Simmons’ tweet aligned with the double technical foul between Anthony … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. On Season 21 of “Top Chef,” the Emmy-winning cooking competition, chef-testants are chopping their way through the Midwest. And as a new executive producer on the show, with even more involvement in the ins and outs of the … Read more
Richard Simmons has been diagnosed with skin cancer. The reclusive fitness guru revealed the news in a lengthy statement on Tuesday, two days after he posted a concerning message about dying. “Mirror mirror on the wall what’s that blemish which is so small,” Simmons, 75, began in a lengthy Facebook status. “There was this strange … Read more
Richard Simmons wrote in a bizarre Facebook post on Monday that he’s “dying,” before backpedaling the statement a few lines later. “I have some news to tell you,” the reclusive fitness guru began. “Please don’t be sad. I am ….dying. Oh I can see your faces now.” Simmons, 75, then sharply reversed course. “The truth … Read more
Reclusive fitness guru Richard Simmons delighted fans this week with the surprise drop of a forgotten dance track, featuring the vocals of the curly-haired legend himself. The one-time professional extrovert, 75, shocked his 425,000 Facebook followers with the release of the toe-tapping tune, entitled “Aerobique.” “I have a gift for you. I wrote many songs … Read more