[Megathread] Richard Simmons has died.

News:

• TMZ: Richard Simmons dead at 76
• ABC: Fitness guru Richard Simmons dead at 76
• NBC: Richard Simmons, legendary fitness personality, dies at 76

Memories:

• [EXCERPT] They Call Me Baba Booey: Richard visits Gary's dying brother in AIDS ward.
• [EXCERPT] Private Parts: Howard talks Richard Simmons.
• [AUDIO] Todd Packer Collection: Richard Simmons Part 1
• [AUDIO] Todd Packer Collection: Richard Simmons Part 2

Social Media:

• [X] Mariann F Brooklyn: Richard Simmons was a staple while I was growing up in Bensonhurst Brooklyn .. he helped so many
• [X] Scott Salem: Richard Simmons was a crazy wonderful person he was all about helping others Thanks for the great times RIP
• [X] Ritchie Wilson: Sad
• [X] Captain Janks: R.I.P. Richard Simmons. So sad to hear he passed.

Official Statement by Lenny Simmons (Richard's brother):

Hello Everyone,

I don’t want people to be sad about my brother. I want them to remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to people’s lives. He truly cared about people. He called, wrote, and emailed thousands of people throughout his career to offer help.

So don’t be sad. Celebrate his life!

He was very excited about all of the upcoming ventures he was working on.

We are in shock. Please respect the family at this difficult time.

Update: Richard Simmons refused medical attention after bathroom fall (Source: TMZ):

Richard Simmons' housekeeper tried to get him to a doctor after he fell in his bathroom, but Richard pushed it off, because he just wanted to stay home for his birthday ... TMZ has learned.

As we reported, Richard fell Friday evening at home, in a bathroom ... and according to law enforcement sources, when his housekeeper came to help him up, she implored Richard to seek medical attention that night.

We're told Richard had described feeling dizzy before the fall, but he rejected the housekeeper's suggestion about seeing a doctor ... telling her maybe he'd go Saturday, but particularly didn't want to go that night as it had been his 76th birthday. So, she helped him back to bed, and that was that.

Saturday morning, around 10 AM, the housekeeper found Richard unresponsive on the floor next to his bed.

Another source tells us Richard showed no obvious or external signs of injury -- bumps, bruises or bleeding -- following the fall. It's unclear if whatever caused his dizziness or the fall is directly related to his death.

Richard was pronounced dead on the scene, and police have said there were no signs of foul play.

His autopsy has been completed, but the cause of death is pending toxicology test results.