Richard Simmons’ social media posts spark concern [Video]

Richard Simmons is “very healthy and happy,” according to his spokesman, after social media posts by the fitness celebrity raised concerns about his current health.

“I have some news to tell you. Please don’t be sad. I am …. dying,” Simmons, 75, wrote in posts on Facebook and X on Monday. “The truth is we all are dying. Every day we live we are getting closer to our death.”

“Why am I telling you this?” Simmons continued. “Because I want you to enjoy your life to the fullest every single day. Get up in the morning and look at the sky… count your blessings and enjoy.”

When reached by CNN, Tom Estey, a spokesman for Simmons, clarified that the posts were meant to be motivational in nature and not a personal announcement related to his health.

“I can confirm with one hundred percent certainty that Richard is not dying,” Estey told CNN. “He’s, in fact, very healthy and …