Richard Simmons said he is not actually dying just hours after telling fans on Facebook that he was. The fitness instructor was trying to send an inspirational message.
Richard Simmons clarified that he is not actually “dying” just hours after claiming that he was.
The former fitness instructor took to social media Monday to apologize to fans for sparking concern over a bizarre post about nearing death.
“Sorry many of you have gotten upset about my message today,” the 75-year-old wrote. “Even the press has gotten in touch with me.
“I am not dying. It was a message about saying how we should embrace every day that we have,” he explained. “Sorry for this confusion.”
Earlier in the day, Simmons made a lengthy post on Facebook about making the most of life before death.
“I have some news to tell you. Please don’t be sad. I am ….dying,” the recluse fitness guru wrote. “Oh I can see your faces now. The truth is we all are dying. Every day we live we are getting closer to our death.
