Why Americans fell in love with fitness icon Richard Simmons
Richard Simmons, the fitness guru who rose to fame in the 1970's and 1980's, has died at age 76. CNN's Stephanie Elam explains why so many Americans fell in love with Simmons.
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Simmons, who revealed a skin cancer diagnosis in March, lately dropped out of sight, sparking speculating about his health and well-being.
