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Richard Simmons, a fitness personality who mixed laughs and sweat, has died
Simmons, who had revealed a skin diagnosis in March 2024, had lately dropped out of sight, sparking speculating about his health and well-being. Simmons was a former 268-pound teen who shared his hard-won weight-loss tips as host of the Emmy-winning …