Richard Simmons shared heartfelt birthday message one day before death

Richard Simmons, a cherished icon in Hollywood, has passed away.

The fitness icon, who had kept a low profile in recent times, passed away on July 13, the day after celebrating his 76th birthday.
NBC News reported that, according to two law enforcement sources familiar with the matter, Simmons was discovered unresponsive at his residence in Hollywood Hills on Saturday morning.

Following a call around 10 a.m. local time, LA Fire and LDAP responded to the residence, where Simmons was pronounced deceased. The exact cause of his death is still under investigation.
On July 12, the day before he passed away, Simmons reminisced about his previous birthday festivities.

"When I taught class at Slimmons," he wrote on Facebook, referencing his former studio, "they would have special cakes made for me."

"One was a sheet cake airbrushed with my picture on it…….one was a Barbie doll and her dress was the cake," he continued. "Also what about that cake with a big Disco ball on top. It was my birthday when we taped Groovin in the House . …that one was a three dimensional three foot cake in the shape of one of my Dalmatians … You know I cried."

Simmons went on to send his fans a message of gratitude.

"So many of you have sent me birthday wishes on my Facebook and other platforms," he shared. "I really appreciate that. I don’t know when your birthday is but I wish you a happy and healthy birthday!"