'Hope you will live... not suffer': Fans console Richard Simmons after fitness guru says he's dying in a bizarre online post

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Richard Simmons said that he is “dying” in a strange Facebook post on Monday, March 18.

“I have some news to tell you. Please don’t be sad. I am ….dying,” the fitness guru penned. “Oh I can see your faces now. The truth is we all are dying. Every day we live we are getting closer to our death," he added, as per People Magazine.

“Why am I telling you this? Because I want you to enjoy your life to the fullest every single day,” the 75-year-old went on. “Get up in the morning and look at the sky… count your blessings and enjoy.”

Richard Simmons urged his followers to eat healthy

Simmons then shared several wellness tips with his followers, urging them to eat a healthy diet and exercise daily. 

“Every day that you are alive you have got to move,” he added. “Whether it is standing or sitting you have got move your body every day. Start with stretching then cardio and strength.”

The public figure also attached his famous workout videos as an easy way to stay in shape.

Richard Simmons encouraged his fans to focus on their relationships

Simmons encouraged his fans to focus on their relationships with friends and family alongside living a healthy lifestyle.

“There is something else very important that you must do. Tell the ones that you love that you love them,” he wrote. “Hug those people and children who you really care for. A big hug really goes a long way.”

“If you have time I want you to listen to a terrific song. It is by Tim McGraw it is called ‘Live Like You Were Dying,'” he concluded. “Live today and don’t forget to pray.”

However, as of now, Simmons hasn't shed light on why he believes he is “dying.”

After being in the limelight continuously throughout the 80s, the 'Sweatin’ to the Oldies' host decided to take a step back from the public eye in 2014.

Richard Simmons was previously rumored to have been kidnapped

In 2017, rumors started to circulate that Simmons had been kidnapped by his housekeeper, but a police investigation quickly shut down speculation that his disappearance from the public was due to foul play.

Then in January this year, he issued a rare public statement condemning a new biopic about his life.

“Hi Everybody! You may have heard they may be doing a movie about me with Pauly Shore. I have never given my permission for this movie. So don’t believe everything you read,” he wrote on Facebook at the time.

Simmons noted that he no longer has a manager or a publicist because he prefers “to live a quiet life and be peaceful.” “Thank you for all your love and support. Richard,” he signed off.

Fans provide support to Richard Simmons after his online post

Many of Simmons' fans came to support him following his Facebook post.

One user commented, "Richard, you are such a genuine soul. My mom and I used to exercise to your videos when I was a kid. I’m glad I found your page and I’m glad you’re here."

Another fan commented, "You have always had an encouraging, supportive, enlightening approach to life and to people. Thank you for spreading the love and lifting us all up. Love and blessings to you, Richard."

One fan penned, "I truly [heart emoticon] you. Your post brightens my day and mom  she is 86 going on 87 in June and a big fan of yours. We watch your videos on You Tube. Do some work out, she suffered a stroke almost two years ago and your videos is what kept us moving forward."

"I just adore you, Richard! Thank you for your wisdom", commented one and another said, "Thank you for reconnecting.. I hope and pray that you feel the love so many of us feel for you and I hope you will live, but not suffer. It's comforting to know you lean on your faith in Christ."

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