Richard Simmons The family has paid tribute to the late fitness guru in an intimate way.
During the “Sweatin' to the Oldies” star's celebration of life in New Orleans on Saturday, his brother Lenny Simmons revealed a “little secret” about his late brother's burial.
In a video I got TMZLenny — who previously told Fox News Digital that Richard died due to complications from a recent fall and My heart disease – He revealed that “a lot of people don’t know” what the family chose to bury the star.
Richard Simmons says fitness brother died from 'recent fall, heart disease'
Richard Simmons was found dead on July 13. (Scott Roth/Film Magic)
“Just like Clark Kent under his nice things and his clothes, [Richard] “He's wearing a tank top and shorts,” he said, referring to Richard's famous tank top and shorts outfit.
“Why do you ask?” Lenny added. “Because we believe God has another plan for him, and we want to make sure he will be in his normal garb that we all know and love to help the saints and angels get back in shape.”
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“So I'm here to tell you that even though he's not here and I know his spirit is here tonight, Richard Simmons will forever be sweating it out with the Saints,” he concluded. “Thank you so much for coming.”
Richard's brother Lenny has shared a 'little secret' about his late brother's burial (Harry Langdon/Getty Images)
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The fitness trainer and TV icon died as a result of severe injuries Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office Announced in August. The 76-year-old's manner of death has been ruled an accident.
Cardiovascular atherosclerosis has been listed as a contributing factor.
The star suffered a fall on July 11 and spent the next day in bed. On the morning of July 13, Simmons was found unconscious on the floor of his bedroom. Authorities were called, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the statement, the deputy coroner completed their examination at the department’s forensic center on July 14. Simmons' cause of death It was ratified on August 22.
Simmons' longtime caretaker, Teresa Revels, found him in his bedroom the day he died.
Known for his eccentric personality, Richard became a fixture in the fitness industry in the 1980s. (Harry Langdon/Getty Images)
“When I saw him, he looked peaceful,” Revels told People magazine, noting that his hands were clenched into fists.
“That's why I am “I know it was a heart attack.”
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“I had a heart attack a few years ago, and my hand did the same thing,” she added.
The day before his death, Revels said Simmons' leg was hurting from a fall the day before. Simmons died one day after his birthday, July 12.
She told him: “Let's go to the hospital. You might have broken your leg.” Simons Psy. “No, Teresa, not on my birthday. Why [don’t we] Wait, we'll do it in the morning?”
“But by morning, it was too late,” Revels said.
Simmons' cause of death was listed as “postponed” by coroners, with “other significant circumstances” as a factor. (Rodrigo Vaz/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Police Department officials confirmed to Fox News Digital that there was “no foul play.”
Simmons was buried five days after his death. He was surrounded by “only his family and closest friends,” Tom Etsy, a spokesman for Simmons' family, said in a statement.
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Fox News Digital's Stephanie Nolasco, Tracy Wright and Larry Fink contributed to this report.
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