Richard Simmons, a popular fitness personality and TV host of the 1980s, has died. His longtime publicist Tom Estes confirmed the news.
Estey reported that Simmons died Saturday morning, one day before his 76th birthday. "Today we lost a true angel," Estes said.
"I don't want people to feel sorry for my brother. I want people to remember him with the joy and love he brought to their lives," Lenny Simmons wrote.
He truly cares about people; he calls, writes and emails thousands of people asking for help through his business, so don't worry. Celebrate his life.
He also said his brother was very excited about his upcoming projects.
CNN has reached out to the Los Angeles Police Department, Fire Department and LA County Medical Examiner for more information.
From 1980 to 1984, Simmons hosted the "Richard Simmons Show," which targeted on private health and health.
The application gained four Daytime Emmy Awards.