Cause of death of Richard Simmons is under investigation

Questions remain unanswered about the death of Richard Simmons.

An investigation into the cause of death of the fitness guru has been launched, Los Angeles police confirmed to People 15th of July.

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 the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. After authorities responded to a call from his home early in the morning, Sweating to the oldies According to NBC News, the star was found unconscious and pronounced dead at the scene.

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. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your Friday!”