Fitness guru Richard Simmons dead at 76, cause of death revealed August 13, 2024 by Nihad BOB Simmons, who grew up in New Orleans, battled weight issues from a young age, tipping the scales at nearly 200 pounds by age 15. By the time he graduated from high school, he weighed 268 pounds, as documented on his website. CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE << Previous Next >>