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Richard Simmons, jovial fitness guru who inspired with humour, dead at 76
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 eat better, died on Saturday. He turned 76 on Friday. Simmons died …