Richard Simmons' cause of death announced – NBC Los Angeles

New details have emerged about the death of famous health and fitness guru Richard Simmons at the age of 76.

In a statement, a family spokesman said the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office confirmed Simmons' cause of death in July at his Los Angeles home.

“This morning, Richard Simmons' brother Lenny received a call from the Los Angeles County Coroner's office,” spokesman Tom Estey said in a statement released Wednesday. “The coroner advised Lenny that Richard's death was an accident due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing cause. The toxicology report was negative, other than the medications that Richard had been prescribed. The family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss.”

The cause of death had previously been left open by the coroner until the investigation was completed.

Simmons died at his Hollywood Hills home on July 13. Authorities responded to a call indicating Simmons was unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

With his bubbly personality, positive attitude and seemingly boundless energy, Simmons was a staple in health and fitness television in the 1980s.

On his birthday, the day before his death, he posted a social media message to his fans.

“Thank you… I have never received so many messages on my birthday in my life!” he wrote on X July 12. “I'm sitting here writing emails. Have a wonderful rest of your Friday!”