Richard Simmons’ brother compared him to Clark Kent in a moving speech at the celebration of life on Saturday.
Leonard Simmons remembered his brother, the late fitness guru, during a memorial service at St. Louis Cathedral in his hometown of New Orleans.
In a video obtained by TMZhe talked about Richard’s signature look with his iconic tank top and workout shorts.
He also revealed “a little secret” that he said “not many people know” about his late brother.
He said his brother was a lot like Clark Kent and Superman in that he always wore his superhero clothes under his civilian clothes.
Richard Simmons’ brother compared him to Clark Kent in a moving speech at the celebration of life on Saturday
Leonard Simmons remembered his brother, the late fitness guru, during a memorial service held Saturday at St. Louis Cathedral in his hometown of New Orleans; pictured in August 2013 in New York City
‘Just like Clark Kent under his beautiful things that he wore, his clothes, [Richard] wearing a tank top and shorts,” he said, seemingly alluding to the clothing he was buried in.
“Why, you ask?” Lenny continued. “Because we think God has another plan for him.”
He continued, “And we want to make sure he’ll be wearing his normal costume that we all know and love to help the saints and the angels get into shape.”
He also said that his brother is now watching over his loved ones and all his fans.
The iconic fitness guru “will sweat with the Saints forever,” Leonard added.
“So I’m here to tell you that Richard Simmons, even though he’s not here and I know he’s here in spirit tonight, he will forever sweat with the Saints,” Leonard said as he concluded his eulogy at the memorial Mass. ‘Thank you very much for coming.’
Leonard said only about eight people attended the private funeral, but the public celebration of life in New Orleans had a large turnout as many fans came to the memorial service dressed as him.
The television personality, who rose to fame for his Sweatin’ to the Oldies line of aerobics workout videos, died on July 13, 2024 at the age of 76 in Los Angeles.
His death was “accidental,” a family spokesperson revealed in August.
He was found in his Hollywood Hills home by his longtime housekeeper a day after celebrating his 76th birthday.
‘Just like Clark Kent under his beautiful things that he wore, his clothes, [Richard] wearing a tank top and shorts,” he said, seemingly alluding to the clothing he was buried in; pictured in 1992 in Los Angeles
He also said that his brother is now watching over his loved ones and all his fans. The iconic fitness guru “will sweat with the Saints forever,” he said of Richard; pictured in June 2013 in West Hollywood
The television personality died on July 13, 2024 at the age of 76 in Los Angeles; pictured in June 2006 in New York City
He was known for his Sweatin’ to the Oldies line of aerobics training videos
The Los Angeles coroner’s office concluded that his death was “due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor.”
According to the toxicology report, he was not taking any medications other than those prescribed to him.
The Los Angeles Police Department concluded that no foul play was involved.
Previous reports said that Simmons fell at his home on July 12 after feeling dizzy, and that the exercise icon told his housekeeper that he might seek medical attention the next day if he still felt ill.