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Richard Simmons Says He Is Not Dying, Confusing Post Was Meant To Be Inspirational
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Richard Simmons has clarified that he is not dying, after a bewildering social media post on Monday that was meant to be inspirational instead caused concern among fans.
“Sorry many of you have gotten upset about my message today. Even the press has gotten in touch with me. I am not dying,” Simmons, 75, wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“It was a message about saying how we should embrace every day that we have. Sorry for this confusion,” he said, signing off with, “Love, Richard.”
Earlier on Monday, the longtime fitness guru shared a lengthy post in which he said he was dying, but cryptically added that we all are dying.
I have some news to tell you. Please dont be sad. I am ….dying. Oh I can see your faces now. The truth is we all are dying. Every day we live we are getting closer to our death, he wrote.
Why am I telling you this? Because I want you to enjoy your life to the fullest every single day. Get up in the morning and look at the sky… count your blessings and enjoy, the Sweatin’ to the Oldies star continued.
Start with a healthy breakfast. Do you like oatmeal…. Whole wheat toast ..eggs once or twice a week Fresh fruit or half of an English muffin? Then there is lunch. How about a nice salad? Dont eat your dinner too late. Combine your protein with a starch and a few vegetables. And sure, once in a while, have dessert. One healthy day of eating will lead to the next…and the next, Simmons wrote.
Every day that you are alive you have got to move, he wrote, going on to offer his signature fitness advice. He also urged his fans to tell loved ones they’re loved.
There is something else very important that you must do. Tell the ones that you love that you love them. Hug those people and children who you really care for. A big hug really goes a long way, he wrote.
TMX contributed to this article.
