 And fitness guru Richard Simmons has died. He passed away at the age of 76 a day after his birthday. He was known for his Sweatin' to the Oldies videos as well as several TV appearances. He was on with Ellen DeGeneres for her show back in 2003 explaining his weight loss issues. I was 200 pounds in the 8th grade. Right. I was 268 pounds when I graduated school. I had no relationship with clothes. Right. And now I do. And now, yeah.