Richard Simmons dead at 76: Legendary fitness guru passes away at his LA home day after his birthday

Legendary fitness guru Richard Simmons has reportedly died at the age of 76.

Simmons is reported to have died Saturday at his Los Angeles home, according to TMZ.

It comes a day after he turned 76 and posted a message on Facebook to his fans in which he wrote: ‘Thank you… I have never had so many birthday messages in my life!’

‘I’m sitting here writing emails. Have a wonderful rest of your Friday. Love, Richard’.

Simmons broke into the spotlight in the 1970s and 1980s when he opened a number of gyms and produced fitness videos.

More to follow.