The Last Days of Richard Simmons
“How do you deal with loss?” Richard said, as he read the lyrics of a song. “It truly affects your heart. Some cry a lot, while others gaze at the sky. It’s incredibly difficult to bid farewell. What I believe is that when it is our time to leave, lovely angels will welcome us with a smile and a warm hello.”
However, Richard understood that his main objective in life was to bring joy to those around him, as he reflected on his legacy.
“I will forever be the entertainer,” he declared. “I will always be goofing off. When the show begins, I am there to spread happiness.”
Although the wellness expert acknowledged that he had withdrawn from the public eye, he disagreed with the notion that he had disappeared, pointing out that he continued to connect with his fans through fan mail, emails, and even phone calls to those in need.
“When I made the decision to retire, it was because my body signaled that it was time,” he revealed. “I have spent time contemplating my life. All the books I authored, the videos I made. I never thought, ‘Look at all that I’ve accomplished.’ My focus was always, ‘Look at how many people I have assisted.'”