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Richard Simmons: See the fitness guru's life and career in photos

Richard Simmons has become well known for his eccentric fitness guru persona, crafting workout classes, advocating for health and wellness in politics, hosting a podcast and even taking his talents to acting. Look back at his life and career in photos.
Richard Simmons has become well known for his eccentric fitness guru persona, crafting workout classes, advocating for health and wellness in politics, hosting a podcast and even taking his talents to acting. Look back at his life and career in photos.
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Richard Simmons attends Swim for Relief, benefiting Hurricane Sandy recovery, at Herald Square on Oct. 9, 2013, in New York City.
Richard Simmons attends Swim for Relief, benefiting Hurricane Sandy recovery, at Herald Square on Oct. 9, 2013, in New York City.
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TV personality Richard Simmons attends the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on Aug. 25, 2013, in Brooklyn, New York.
TV personality Richard Simmons attends the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on Aug. 25, 2013, in Brooklyn, New York.
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Katy Perry and Richard Simmons attend the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on Aug. 25, 2013.
Katy Perry and Richard Simmons attend the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on Aug. 25, 2013.
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Kevin Nealon and Richard Simmons perform at the One Kid One World Night of (At Least 18 Laughs) at Largo on April 28, 2013, in Los Angeles.
Kevin Nealon and Richard Simmons perform at the One Kid One World Night of (At Least 18 Laughs) at Largo on April 28, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Fitness gurus Richard Simmons and Denise Austin are seen near pictures of the first television fitness guru, Jack LaLanne, before the start of the funeral service for Jack LaLanne on Feb. 1, 2011, in Los Angeles.
Fitness gurus Richard Simmons and Denise Austin are seen near pictures of the first television fitness guru, Jack LaLanne, before the start of the funeral service for Jack LaLanne on Feb. 1, 2011, in Los Angeles.
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Richard Simmons hosts his weekly radio show on Sirius Satellite Radio alongside his 60th birthday at the Slimmons Studios on July 13, 2008, in Beverly Hills, California.
Richard Simmons hosts his weekly radio show on Sirius Satellite Radio alongside his 60th birthday at the Slimmons Studios on July 13, 2008, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Fitness advocate Richard Simmons, left, speaks during a rally on Capitol Hill on July 24, 2008, in Washington, DC. Simmons was on the Hill for a hearing and a rally to promote the benefits of physical and health education for children.
Fitness advocate Richard Simmons, left, speaks during a rally on Capitol Hill on July 24, 2008, in Washington, DC. Simmons was on the Hill for a hearing and a rally to promote the benefits of physical and health education for children.
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Richard Simmons helps a mom fulfill her son's dream of having his very own basset hound.
Richard Simmons helps a mom fulfill her son's dream of having his very own basset hound.
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A Christmas card from Richard Simmons with his Dalmatians Dolly and Hattie
A Christmas card from Richard Simmons with his Dalmatians Dolly and Hattie
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Christmas card from Richard Simmons
Christmas card from Richard Simmons
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Richard Simmons led an exercise brigade at the Isle of Capri Casino on July 10, 2002.
Richard Simmons led an exercise brigade at the Isle of Capri Casino on July 10, 2002.
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Mary Lou Overton, 72, left, helps fitness guru Richard Simmons lead an exercise group of “silver citizens” and anybody else close by at the St. Thomas Hospital’s Good Health School Nov. 13, 1986.
Mary Lou Overton, 72, left, helps fitness guru Richard Simmons lead an exercise group of “silver citizens” and anybody else close by at the St. Thomas Hospital’s Good Health School Nov. 13, 1986.
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