Richard Simmons during the release of an exercise video, “Everyday With Richard Simmons,” at Bloomingdale’s in New York City in 1983.Credit...Ron Galella Collection, via Getty Images Supported by By ...

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He had his own TV show, sold millions of workout videos and owned a Beverly Hills exercise studio/restaurant with a clientele that included Barbra Streisand and Paul Newman. By Mike Barnes Senior ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Simmons, television's hyperactive court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to exercise and ...

Richard Simmons, a fitness guru known for his little shorts and big personality as the king of home exercise videos, has died at age 76, one day after his birthday and on the heels of an interview in ...

Jane Fonda wears many hats: Oscar winner, Emmy-winning TV star, political activist, and exercise pioneer — still. The 87-year-old actor paved the way for the at-home exercise industry almost 42 years ...

Richard Simmons was instantly recognizable in his short shorts, sparkly tank tops and frizzy hair. He was one of the most original, flamboyant and beloved fitness personalities of the last 50 years.