Richard Simmons’ brother, Lenny, said his brother’s death in July was due to a combination of factors, Fox News Digital confirmed.
“This morning, Richard Simmons’ brother Lenny, received a call from the LA Coroner’s office,” the Simmons family spokesperson, Tom Estey, said Wednesday in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.
“The Coroner informed Lenny that Richard’s death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor.
RICHARD SIMMONS’ CAUSE OF DEATH UNDER INVESTIGATION, LAPD SAYS ‘NO FOUL PLAY’ SUSPECTED Simmons died at his home in Los Angeles on July 13, one day after his birthday.
The Department of Medical Examiner’s Office told Fox News Digital that an official cause of death has not been finalized.
Shortly after he died, Simmons’ cause of death was listed under investigation by the L.A. County Medical Examiner’s Office.
“Officers responded to a death investigation,” Los Angeles Police Department officials confirmed to Fox News Digital.
His longtime caretaker, Teresa Reveles, found the fitness icon in his bedroom on the day that he died.
Fox News Digital confirmed that Lenny Simmons, the brother of Richard Simmons, stated that a number of factors contributed to his brother’s death in July.
A representative for the Simmons family, Tom Estey, said in a statement to Fox News Digital on Wednesday, “This morning, Richard Simmons’ brother Lenny, received a call from the LA Coroner’s office.”.
“The coroner told Lenny that complications from recent falls and heart disease were causes of accidental death for Richard. Except for the medication Richard had been prescribed, the toxicology report was negative. “. .
THE DEATH OF RICHARD SIMMONS IS UNDER INVESTIGATION, BUT THE LAPD SAYS “NO FOUL PLAY” SUSPECTED.
The day after his birthday, July 13, Simmons passed away at home in Los Angeles. It was his 76th birthday.
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Estey said, “The family would like to express their gratitude to everyone for their love and support during this very difficult time.”.
Fox News Digital was informed by the Department of Medical Examiner’s Office that an official cause of death has not yet been determined.
Simmons’ cause of death was noted as being under investigation by the L shortly after his passing. A. The office of the county medical examiner.
HIS LONG-TERM CARETAKER BELIEVES RICHARD SIMMONS DIED FROM “A HEART ATTACK”.
A definitive explanation for his death cannot yet be provided; an investigation and further testing are required. This is why his official cause of death has been deferred.
Simmons’s case remained “open,” with “Other significant conditions” indicated as the cause of death. “Residence” was indicated as the place of his death. “.
Authorities from the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that “officers responded to a death investigation.”. “No foul play has occurred. “.
On the day of his passing, Teresa Reveles, his longtime caregiver, discovered the fitness icon in his bedroom.
Reves stated to People magazine, “When I saw him, he looked peaceful,” but then she pointed out that his hands were clenched into fists. “I know it was a heart attack because of this. ****.
“My hands did the same thing after I had a heart attack a few years ago,” she continued. “.
Teresa reported that Richard was experiencing pain in his leg following a fall the day before he passed away, on his 76th birthday.
“Come with me to the hospital,” she said to him. Perhaps your leg broke. “No, Teresa, not on my birthday,” Simmons objected. How come we don’t wait and complete it first thing in the morning?”.
Reveles remarked, “But in the morning, it was too late.”.
