Richard Simmons' Staff Shares Pre-Planned Social Media Post After His Passing
ICARO Media Group
In a touching gesture to honor the late Richard Simmons, his dedicated staff have revealed a pre-planned social media post that the lifestyle icon was set to share with his fans following his untimely death. Simmons, who was found dead on July 13, had meticulously crafted his posts in advance, making sure they met his standards before hitting the publish button.
Taking to Simmons' official X account, which was formerly known as Twitter, his staff penned a heartfelt message to all his followers. The post explained that Simmons would tirelessly work on his content, revisiting each idea, and making necessary changes until it met his satisfaction. On weekends, he would delight his fans with a photo accompanied by a caption.
The staff further disclosed that Simmons always prepared his photo and caption for the upcoming weekend by Friday. As a result, they decided to share the post that Simmons had planned to publish on Sunday, July 14, 2024—a day after his death. The post read: "Let me fly you to the moon so we can gaze among the stars. Love, Richard."
Accompanying the heartfelt message was a striking photo of Simmons, sporting gray hair and striking an astronaut pose in an orange NASA astronaut suit. The background of the image was vibrant and colorful, capturing Simmons' vibrant personality and love for the extraordinary.
Simmons' staff believed that by sharing the planned post, they were fulfilling Simmons' wishes and giving his fans a glimpse into his creative process and dedication to his online presence. It serves as a reminder of his unwavering commitment to spreading joy, inspiration, and positivity to all who followed his life journey.
As fans and supporters mourn the loss of the beloved lifestyle guru, the post provides a bittersweet moment, commemorating Simmons' indomitable spirit and leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come. Simmons may have left this world, but his impact and passion continue to live on in the hearts of his devoted followers.