Richard Simmons speaks out after the recent doc about him detailed his absence from the spotlight.
is speaking out following the airing of a documentary centered on his whereabouts and his years-long silence.
The 74-year-old fitness icon took to Facebook and wrote,"Thank you, everyone, for your kindness and love! . Love, Richard." The post was accompanied by a happy face emoji holding a"Thank You!" sign. It's the first time in years since Simmons addressed his fans directly.TMZ Investigates: What Really Happened to Richard Simmons
. The documentary focused on Simmons disappearing from the public eye, and it also revealed that problems with his knees is the reason why he's stayed out of the spotlight all these years.According to multiple reports, Simmons has not been seen in public since 2014. He reportedly phoned into theAfter years of being reclusive, Simmons now seems open to once again communicate with the public, because his Facebook message isn't the only way he's gotten the word out.
"Richard is eternally grateful for the continuous outpouring of love and gratitude he has received from across the Globe," Estey toldWhat's more, Estey also confirmed to the outlet that it was Simmons himself who published his own Facebook post. According toRELATED CONTENT:If you are using ad-blocking software, please disable it and reload the page.
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