Is reclusive fitness guru Richard Simmons planning a return to public life? The headline for The New York Times article "Richard Simmons Signs With Licensing Firm. Is a Re-emergence Next?" with a link to the story was posted to his Twitter account Thursday.
Richard Simmons was hospitalized Monday in California for "severe indigestion," his manager, Richard Catalano, tells ABC News . Catalano says that the fitness guru, 68, who has not been seen publicly since 2014, agreed to go to the hospital after having stomach problems. "Richard Simmons was hospitalized on Monday at an undisclosed location in California," Catalano said.
Richard Simmons Manager Michael has been marketing brands and launching products since 1988 as well as exclusively managing the career of Richard Simmons for the past 25 years - spearheading the growth of one of the world's most iconic and enduring brands in health and fitness.
In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times , Simmons explained he adopted the name Richard after an uncle who paid for his college tuition. His first job in New Orleans was as a child, selling pralines at Leah's. After starting college at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, he transferred to Florida State University.
Is Richard Simmons really "missing"? The 68-year-old boisterous fitness guru, who rose to fame in the '80s with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" aerobics videos, has not been photographed in public for more than three years and is the subject of a popular podcast called Missing Richard Simmons from Dan Taberski, a former regular at Simmons' Beverly Hills studio, which closed last year.
For years, short shorts-wearing '80s fitness icon Richard Simmons became known for his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" aerobics videos and high-energy personality and positivity. He made appearances on The Late Show With David Letterman and other shows. Then more than three years ago, he seemed to disappear from the public eye.
Hollywood does it differently now. The Web is increasingly where new stars are minted and aging ones are rejuvenated. Mr. Simmons and his shtick haven't changed, but the way that fan bases are cultivated has. Consider the Prancercise Lady. Joanna Rohrback, a Florida sexagenarian, shot to fame in May by prancing like a horse in a YouTube video.
After embracing fame for 40 years, fitness star Richard Simmons has withdrawn from public life. Now friends and family address the mystery surrounding his disappearance from the spotlight. for the exclusive details - only in PEOPLE! More than three years ago, Richard Simmons taught his final exercise class, walked out of his Beverly Hills studio and has not been publicly seen again.
Richard Simmons, 68, has spent four days in Cedars Sinai hospital after he fell ill with indigestion He returned to his LA mansion Thursday evening in a car driven by his housekeeper, Teresa Reveles The fitness guru, last seen in public in 2014, waited in his garage until his manager and cops arrived He then entered his home hidden under a thick blanket, guided by Reveles, 64, and guarded by police He appeared rather frail as he exited the vehicle.