More than a month after Richard Simmons unexpectedly died one day after his 76th birthday, we have more answers about what may have led to his death. The fitness legend's brother, Lenny, has issued a statement on Richard's official cause of death now that the Los Angeles coroner's office has completed the autopsy. It sounds like some of the questions fans may have had have now been answered.
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Lenny said Richard's death was ruled as accidental.
Lenny shared the update in a statement to People, issued to the magazine by the family's representative, Tom Estey, on Wednesday.
"This morning, Richard Simmons' brother Lenny, received a call from the LA Coroner's office. The Coroner informed Lenny that Richard's death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor," the statement read.
The toxicology report also came back negative.
"The toxicology report was negative other than medication Richard had been prescribed," the statement continued. "The Family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss."
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Richard died on July 13.
At the time, TMZ reported that Richard had been found dead at his residence by his housekeeper one day after he celebrated his birthday. Later, the news outlet shared an update that Richard had fallen at home the day before he died but reportedly didn't seek medical attention because he didn't want to spend his birthday at the hospital.
Lenny has already reached out to Richard's fans who are also mourning the loss.
In a message he shared on Richard's official account on X (formerly Twitter), Lenny wrote that he wanted them to remember his brother "for the genuine joy and love he brought to people’s lives."
"So don’t be sad. Celebrate his life!" he continued. "He was very excited about all of the upcoming ventures he was working on. We are in shock. Please respect the family at this difficult time."
Richard's staff later shared another post that he intended to share before his death.
They explained that he always prepared his posts ahead of time, so the one he'd intended to post that weekend was ready to go.
It featured a photo of Richard in a space suit, along with the caption, "Let me fly you to the moon so we can gaze among the stars."
