Richard Simmons tragically passed away in his Los Angeles home on Saturday, July 13th, at the age of 76. Initially, law enforcement authorities ruled out foul play, attributing his death to natural causes. However, the case has since taken a turn, with several lingering questions prompting the Los Angeles Police Department to initiate a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
In the wake of this investigation, a new revelation about Simmons’ health has come to light. His housekeeper, who was with him in the hours leading up to his passing, has provided crucial information about an incident that has shed light on his cause of death; however, the investigation is still ongoing.
Richard Simmons’ housekeeper says he refused to see a doctor after his fall
Simmons’ housekeeper disclosed that the late TV star had an unfortunate incident on July 12 when he experienced a sudden dizzy spell and fell in his bathroom. Deeply concerned for his well-being, she immediately rushed to his aid and suggested he visit a doctor for a thorough check-up.
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Despite her repeated and heartfelt pleas, Simmons was adamant about not seeking medical assistance. He explained that he wanted to spend his upcoming birthday at home in a comfortable and familiar environment, using this as his primary reason for refusing to see a doctor.
Los Angeles Police Department waiting on toxicology reports to give verdict on Richard Simmons’s cause of death
Recent reports have surfaced indicating that an autopsy and toxicology tests have been conducted to investigate the circumstances surrounding Simmons’s death. These examinations are aimed at determining whether the fall he sustained was indicated in his death.
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The inquiries are especially pertinent given the fitness coach’s earlier health disclosures. In March, he took to Facebook to share the news of his struggle with skin cancer, revealing that his ordeal began with a small bump beneath his eye. After a medical evaluation, this bump was diagnosed as Basal Cell Carcinoma, a common yet serious form of skin cancer that typically manifests as a painless lesion.