He was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene.
No cause of death was given.
Per authorities, there is no foul play suspected and he appears to have died of natural causes.
Richard Simmons at Project Angel Food’s Annual Angel Awards 2013 honoring Jane Lynch.Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagic
(Reps for Simmons did not immediately returnRolling Stones requests for comment.)
Simmons, who became obese during his adolescence, dedicated his life to helping others get healthy.
He authored several books and cookbooks, including his autobiography, 1998sStill Hungry After All These Years.
You may have heard they may be doing a movie about me with Pauly Shore.
I have never given my permission for this movie.
So dont believe everything you read, hewrote on Facebook.
Whether it is standing or sitting you have got move your body every day.
Start with stretching then cardio and strength.
He later added: There is something else very important that you must do.
Tell the ones that you love that you love them.
Hug those people and children who you really care for.
A big hug really goes a long way, he continued.
If you have time I want you to listen to a terrific song.
It is by Tim McGraw it is called Live Like You Were Dying.
Live today and dont forget to pray.