Richard Simmons’ cause of death under investigation – NBC New York

Originally published on E! Online

Questions about Richard Simmons’ death remain unanswered.

An investigation into the cause of the fitness guru’s death has been launched, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to People on July 15.

In addition, the medical examiner’s office has declared the fitness guru’s cause of death deferred pending the outcome of the investigation, according to documents reviewed by E! News.

The update comes two days after Simmons, 76, died at his home in Los Angeles’ Hollywood Hills. After authorities responded to a 911 call from his home early in the morning, the “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” star was found unconscious and pronounced dead at the scene, NBC News reports.

Simmons, known for his unwavering positivity, had remained true to himself before the tragedy, and just one day earlier he had nothing but kind words for his fans on the occasion of his 76th birthday.

“Thank you… I have never received so many messages on my birthday in my life!” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, July 12. “I’m sitting here writing emails. Have a wonderful rest of your Friday!”