Richard Simmons is speaking out for the first time in six years following the release of a new documentary that looked into his sudden disappearance from Hollywood — and the public eye in general.
The 74-year-old fitness guru took to Facebook on Wednesday to show his appreciation for the support he’s received since TMZ Investigates: What Really Happened to Richard Simmons dropped this week.
He simply wrote in the rare personal note: The short post quickly sent fans into a frenzy, flooding the comments section with words of praise for Richard.
See the reactions (below): Such sweet responses! A rep for Richard, Tom Estey, confirmed to The New York Post on Friday the message on Facebook was penned by the health personality, and it was his first interaction with fans in six years.
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