Richard Simmons' Family Slams His Housekeeper Amid Legal Battle Over His Estate

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Richard Simmons‘ family is in a dispute with the late fitness guru’s longtime housekeeper and friend Teresa Reveles.

His former house manager and friend for nearly four decades claims that she was pressured into removing herself as a co-trustee of his estate. Teresa filed a petition to be reinstated as a co-trustee of the estate on Wednesday (September 25), claiming that she was misled by his brother Lenny and his wife Cathy into giving up the role while she grieving, via People. Lenny is the other co-trustee of Richard‘s estate and a beneficiary. Keep reading to find out more… Tom Estey, a spokesperson for the Simmons family, issued a statement in response. “Richard’s message was always one of joy and positivity.

He would be heartbroken to learn of Teresa’s greed and insulted that she would diminish their three decades of supposed friendship in such a public way.

Her actions threaten to harm Richard’s incredible legacy, which we are working hard to preserve,” the statement begins. “Richard took impeccable care of Teresa and made sure even after his passing that she was well taken care of,” the statement continues. “She is a significant beneficiary of his will.