 Fitness guru Richard Simmons died at his home in Los Angeles on Friday, a day after his 76th birthday. His publicist confirmed the death but gave no further details. For more than four decades, Simmons advocated physical fitness and weight loss. He wore his trademark tank top and short shorts while rising to fame in the 70s and 80s as the host of The Richard Simmons Show, along with his exercise videos and best-selling books.