Richard Simmons’ Death An ‘Accident’ Due To ‘Ground Level Fall’ Says Medical Examiner

The official report from Los Angeles’ Medical Examiner has classified Richard Simmons‘ death at age 76 as an accident. It states that his cause of death was “sequelae of blunt traumatic injuries” resulting from a “ground level fall,” with “arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease” listed as a “contributing condition.” It is mentioned that Simmons had experienced an episode of dizziness and had collapsed prior to his death. Toxicology also found the presence of certain medications but concluded they did not contribute. This confirms what the Simmons family spokesperson previously stated, attributing Simmons’ death to complications from recent falls and heart disease. (People)