The death was ruled accidental.
Simmons reportedly fell at his home on July 11 and spent the following day in bed.
He was found unresponsive on his bedroom floor the morning of July 13th.
American fitness coach Richard Simmons, circa 1980.Getty
9-1-1 was called and he was pronounced dead at the scene, the coroners office said.
The toxicology report was negative other than medication Richard had been prescribed.
The Family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss.
His death was originally deferred, as additional testing by the Medical Examiners Office was needed.
Born and raised in Louisiana, Simmons admitted he weighed 268 pounds when he graduated high school.
By adjusting his eating habits and incorporating moderate exercise, he managed to lose weight.
It was a methodology that he shared with millions over his career.
He moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s and opened a fitness studio, Slimmons, in Beverly Hills.
The show ran for four years and earned multiple Emmy awards.
I have never given my permission for this movie.
So dont believe everything you read, he wrote onFacebookat the time.
I no longer have a manager, and I no longer have a publicist.
I just venture to live a quiet life and be peaceful.
Thank you for all your love and support.
