A heartfelt tribute to Richard Simmons was penned by Pauly Shore, who shared his thoughts on Instagram following the news of Simmons’ passing. Shore, 56, expressed his hope for peace and happiness for Simmons in the heavens, and sent well-wishes to his own parents, Mitzi and Sammy.

Shore’s message highlighted Simmons’ uniqueness and celebrated his remarkable life and story. He also made a playful reference to Simmons’ iconic fashion sense, saying they “broke the dolphin shorts” when they created him. The tribute was a touching remembrance of a one-of-a-kind individual who left an indelible mark on the fitness industry.

The news of Simmons’ death at the age of 76 was confirmed by his representatives to ABC News, who also reported that the Los Angeles Police Department had responded to a call from Simmons’ housekeeper earlier that day. Simmons was pronounced dead at his residence upon the officers’ arrival.

Simmons was a fitness legend who rose to fame in the 1970s with his innovative “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” aerobics workouts. This success led him to open his own fitness studio, Slimmons, which remained open until its closure in 2016. After Slimmons closed, Simmons stepped away from the public eye, sparking numerous conspiracy theories about […]

Authorities believe Simmons’ death was due to natural causes, with no indication of foul play, as reported by ABC News. Us Weekly also reached out to Simmons’ representative for further comment.

Shore is set to portray Simmons in an upcoming biopic, having previously played him in the short film The Court Jester, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Shore’s involvement in the biopic was not without controversy, as Simmons himself expressed his disapproval of the project on social media, stating that he was in talks with major studios to create his own biopic.

In response to Simmons’ post, Shore took to Instagram, expressing his confusion as to why Simmons would not approve of him playing the role. He jokingly suggested that other actors like Leonardo DiCaprio or Brad Pitt were not suitable for the part, and that he was the perfect choice due to their similarities. Shore also offered to personally deliver Simmons a warm meal and give him a foot rub while listening to the writer, Jordan Allen-Dutton, pitch the idea.

Shore assured Simmons that he would love the movie, promising a “beautiful cinematic masterpiece” that would honor him in a way that would bring him to his knees with joy and happiness. Simmons later shared an update, revealing that he had received multiple offers from studios interested in working with him on his own biopic, and that he was excited to begin outlining the project.

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Shore’s tribute to Simmons and his response to the controversy surrounding the biopic showcase his admiration and respect for the late fitness icon. The upcoming film promises to be a heartfelt portrayal of Simmons’ life, with Shore committed to doing justice to his memory.