Richard Simmons Makes First Public Comments in 5 Years Following Release of New Documentary

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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.

Feeling the love! Richard Simmons took to social media to show appreciation for his fans days after the TMZ documentary surrounding his 2014 disappearance aired on television.

Richard Simmons 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.

Richard Simmons is thanking everyone for their support.

Richard Simmons left the public spotlight more than eight years ago, and he’s thanking fans for their support. On Wednesday, the fitness guru took to his Facebook page and shared a photo of a smiling emoji holding a thank you sign.The post came after FOX aired "TMZ Investigates: What Really Happened to Richard Simmons" on Monday night.The special explored his rise to stardom and surprising departure from the public eye. It featured interviews with Denise Austin and Suzanne Somers, as well as pal Bruce Vilanch and Simmons’ longtime costume designer Leslie Wilshire.

new documentary about the workout king’s sudden disappearance from the spotlight.“Richard is eternally grateful for the continuous outpouring of love and gratitude he has received from across the Globe,” Estey told The Post. “He is happy, healthy and living the life he has chosen to live.”On Wednesday, Simmons, 74, published his own short note to Facebook, simply saying: “Thank you, everyone, for your kindness and love. Love, Richard.”Estey confirmed the message was personally composed by Simmons, and was his first public correspondence with fans in 6 years.

A new TMZ documentary aired this week and gave some insight into what happened to Richard Simmons.

referred to himself as a “court jester” — suddenly vanished from the spotlight — and he hasn’t made a public appearance since. Despite wild rumors that Simmons was being held hostage by his housekeeper and that he was undergoing gender reassignment surgery to live as a woman named “Fiona”, the real reason behind Simmons disappearance has remained a mystery — until now.