Richard Simmons' Tragic Death: Blunt Trauma and Heart Disease as Contributing Factors

Fitness icon and TV personality Richard Simmons' cause of death has been revealed as blunt traumatic injuries, with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease listed as a contributing factor. The manner of death has been ruled an accident.

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Richard Simmons' Tragic Death: Blunt Trauma and Heart Disease as Contributing Factors

Richard Simmons, the beloved fitness instructor and TV icon, passed away on July 14 at the age of 76. The cause of his death has now been revealed as blunt traumatic injuries, with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease listed as a contributing factor. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office announced the findings on Thursday, August 22.

According to the medical examiner's statement, Simmons suffered a fall on July 11 and spent the following day in bed. On the morning of July 13, he was found unresponsive on his bedroom floor. Authorities were called, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Richard Simmons' Tragic Death: Blunt Trauma and Heart Disease as Contributing Factors

The deputy medical examiner concluded their examination at the department's Forensic Science Center on July 14. Simmons' cause of death was certified on August 22. A full medical examiner's report will be ready by August 30.

Simmons' family spokesperson, Tom Etsey, previously told Fox News Digital that Lenny Simmons, Richard's brother, received a call from the LA Coroner's office on Wednesday. The Coroner informed Lenny that Richard's death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor.

Richard Simmons' Tragic Death: Blunt Trauma and Heart Disease as Contributing Factors

The LAPD told Fox News Digital that "no foul play" was suspected in Simmons' death. Simmons' longtime caretaker, Teresa Reveles, found him unresponsive in his bedroom on the day he died. Reveles said that Simmons' leg was hurting from a fall the previous day. She urged him to go to the hospital, but he declined, saying he wanted to wait until the next day.

Tragically, it was too late. Simmons passed away one day after his birthday, July 12. He was laid to rest five days later, surrounded by close friends and family.

Richard Simmons' Tragic Death: Blunt Trauma and Heart Disease as Contributing Factors

Simmons became famous in the late 1970s with "The Richard Simmons Show," appearances on game shows and late-night TV, and his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos. "The Richard Simmons Show" earned two Daytime Emmys for best direction and best talk show.

Simmons was beloved for his upbeat and goofy personality and for connecting with regular people who wanted to get fit using his workout videos. He was a staple in the fitness industry for decades, and his passing has left a void in the hearts of his fans.

Richard Simmons' Tragic Death: Blunt Trauma and Heart Disease as Contributing Factors