Richard Simmons' Death Was an 'Accident' Due to 'Ground Level Fall' Says Medical Examiner in New Report

Fitness legend Richard Simmons in 1984.Photo:American Broadcasting Companies via Getty American Broadcasting Companies via Getty The official report echoes what the Simmons family spokesperson, Tom Estey,exclusively told PEOPLEon Aug. 21: “This morning, Richard Simmons' brother Lenny, received a call from the LA Coroner’s office. The Coroner informed Lenny that Richard’s death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor,” Estey had said. Fitness legend Richard Simmons in 2013.

Richard Simmons’ Brother Reveals Fitness Guru Was Buried in Workout Outfit Beneath Clothes During Celebration of Life Speech

Richard Simmons in 1992.Photo:Harry Langdon/GettyRichard Simmonsis entering the afterlife with his signature look.During the late fitness guru’s celebration of life at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans on Saturday, Oct. 5,his brother Lenny Simmonsspoke about Richard’s workout style — and how Richard’s iconic tank top and shorts are still with him.Lenny told the crowd “a little secret” which he said “not too many people know.““Just like Clark Kent underneath his beautiful things that he was wearing, his clothing, [Richard] is wearing a tank top and shorts,” he said, alluding to what his brother was buried in.

Richard Simmons’ Family Slams Housekeeper’s ‘Greed’ amid Fight Over His Estate: ‘He Would Be Heartbroken’ (Exclusive)

Richard Simmons' family is disputing his longtime house manager’s claims that she was pressured into removing herself as a co-trustee of the late fitness guru’s estate. On Wednesday, Sept. 25, Teresa Reveles, who served as Simmons' house manager and friend for 36 years, filed a petition to berestated as a co-trustee for Simmons' estate. Tom Estey, a spokesperson for the Simmons family, provided PEOPLE an exclusive statement in response to Reveles' petition.

Richard Thomas' 7 Children: All AboutThe WaltonsStar's Sons and Daughters

Richard Thomas with his daughter Kendra Thomas (L) and Richard Thomas with his son Montana James Thomas (R).Photo:Getty Getty Richard Thomas didn’t intend to replicate his iconic fictional family, but just like John and Olivia Walton, the actorhas seven childrenof his own: Richard, Brooke, Barbara, Gwyneth, Pilar, Kendra and Montana. “It wasn’t planned,” he told PEOPLE in 2021. “I guess seven is my number.” The Waltonsactor married Alma Gonzales in 1975, and they welcomed their first child, Richard Francisco Thomas, the following year.

Rick Moranis Takes a Stroll in N.Y.C. During Rare Public Outing After Leaving Hollywood

Rick Moranis in New York City on Friday, Nov. 15.Photo:Santi Ramales / BACKGRID Santi Ramales / BACKGRID Rick Moranisspent a rare public outing in New York City. The actor, 71, who is beloved for his roles in classic movies, was photographed taking a stroll in Manhattan on Friday, Nov. 15. For the daytime outing, Moranis was wrapped up to stay warm, wearing a brown jacket and dark brown gloves, a green hat, green-brown pants and brown shoes.