Derek Hugh, Richard Simmons.
Getty Images (2)Derek Hugh Praise for Richard Simmons Sharing behind-the-scenes footage from the late fitness mogul’s visit, Dancing with the stars.
“In 2007, on my first season on @dancingwiththestars, I had the pleasure of meeting this wild ball of energy :),” Hoff, 39, wrote via Instagram Monday, July 15th.
Hoff noted that Simmons stopped at Dancing with the stars During season five, while partnered with jenny garthThe duo eventually placed fourth in the reality dance competition.
“Mr. Simmons was there to help @jenniegarth boost her confidence, but he ended up boosting mine with a song about my ‘perfect’ hair 😂,” Huff wrote. “Rest in peace 🙏🏼.”
Richard Simmons was a fitness legend beginning in the 1970s. Known for his “sweat to grow” workouts, Simmons went on to launch his own fitness studio, Slimmons, until it closed in 2016. After Slimmons finally closed, the weight-loss guru stepped down from the spotlight, sparking rampant conspiracy theories about the subject. […]
Along with the sweet tribute, Huff shared a video of Simmons singing a short song about Dancing with the stars “Derek has perfect hair, and I don’t want you to mess it up,” Simmons sings.
Huff also reposted a video of Simmons’ appearance on the set to his Instagram Story the same day, writing: “2007. My first season on Dancing with the starsI was blessed with this improvised song by Richard Simmons. Rest in peace.”
Hoff joined Dancing with the stars In 2007, he won six Mirrorball awards during his time on Ballroom before exiting the series in 2016. He has served as a judge on Dancing with the stars Since 2020.
Days before Huff was charged, news broke that Simmons had died at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, July 13. He was pronounced dead at the scene after officers arrived at his residence.
Hollywood mourned several celebrities in 2024. Speed Racer star Christian Oliver (born Christian Klepser) died at the age of 51 in a fatal plane crash on Jan. 5. Oliver was traveling home from a Caribbean vacation with his two daughters — Madeta and Anik, whom he shared with his wife, Jessica Klepser — on Jan. 4. […]
ABC News confirmed Saturday that authorities believe his death was due to natural causes. Our weekly I reached out to a representative for Simmons for comment at the time.
the people Later reports said the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office had delayed determining Simmons’ cause of death while further investigation and testing were conducted. Police told the newspaper that “no foul play is suspected.”
A day before his death, Simmons celebrated his birthday and sent a message of gratitude to his fans.
“So many of you have sent me birthday wishes on my Facebook page and other platforms. I really appreciate it. I don’t know when your birthday is but I wish you a happy and healthy one!” he wrote.
Hollywood mourned the loss of five stars over a tragic weekend in July. It all began on Thursday, July 11, with the death of Shelley Duvall, who died in her sleep at the age of 75 at her home in Blanco, Texas. By noon on Sunday, July 14, four more celebrities had died, making the number of celebrity deaths in Hollywood higher than ever before. […]
Simmons made headlines earlier this year when he took to social media to say he was dying after several confusing posts. Later that day, he clarified his health condition.
“I apologize that many of you were offended by my message today,” Simmons wrote on X in March. “Even the press reached out. I’m not dying. It was a message about embracing each day. Sorry for the confusion.”
Simmons later confirmed that he had been diagnosed with skin cancer.
