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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 13, 2014, 08:11:49 AM
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Something is seriously wrong with Richard Simmons ... he disappeared for almost the entire year ... and we're told there's a physical problem that has led to debilitating depression.
Simmons was last photographed in public January 11th at a charity event. TMZ got video of Richard later that evening, but that's the last time anyone has seen him in public.
Various people who are extremely close to Richard tell TMZ ... he has gone radio silent with them, he does not accept or return phone calls, and he has his housekeeper turn people away when they come to visit him.
Richard has not shown up at his famed studio, Slimmons in Beverly Hills, for months. Simmons was a fixture there, regularly teaching classes. The staff offers no explanation for his prolonged absence.
A source extremely close to Richard -- one of the few people with whom he is in contact -- tells TMZ the fitness guru is in a massive state of depression over a bum knee. He says doctors told Richard he needs a left knee replacement and if he doesn't get one he will never be able to exercise again.
The source says Richard is terrified of the surgery and has put it off all year. He had a right knee replacement 4 years ago and he put off that surgery for nearly a decade ... he was that frightened.
We're told Richard has tried stem cell and red blood platelet therapy -- like Kobe Bryant -- but it failed.
We're told he's paralyzed with fear and depression, which has made him a shut in for 2014.
Other friends and business associates tell TMZ they don't believe this is just a knee problem ... they think it's more serious.
We left a message for Richard, but he did not return our calls.
Read more: http://www.tmz.com#ixzz3Ixvtnqys or http://www.GETBIG3.com
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Maybe he just got fat again and it's bad for business to be seen.
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Maybe he just got fat again and it's bad for business to be seen.
could be it.
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Gee, that's awful.
I don't know how I'll make through the day.
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Something is seriously wrong with Richard Simmons ... he disappeared for almost the entire year ... and we're told there's a physical problem that has led to debilitating depression.
Simmons was last photographed in public January 11th at a charity event. TMZ got video of Richard later that evening, but that's the last time anyone has seen him in public.
Various people who are extremely close to Richard tell TMZ ... he has gone radio silent with them, he does not accept or return phone calls, and he has his housekeeper turn people away when they come to visit him.
Richard has not shown up at his famed studio, Slimmons in Beverly Hills, for months. Simmons was a fixture there, regularly teaching classes. The staff offers no explanation for his prolonged absence.
A source extremely close to Richard -- one of the few people with whom he is in contact -- tells TMZ the fitness guru is in a massive state of depression over a bum knee. He says doctors told Richard he needs a left knee replacement and if he doesn't get one he will never be able to exercise again.
The source says Richard is terrified of the surgery and has put it off all year. He had a right knee replacement 4 years ago and he put off that surgery for nearly a decade ... he was that frightened.
We're told Richard has tried stem cell and red blood platelet therapy -- like Kobe Bryant -- but it failed.
We're told he's paralyzed with fear and depression, which has made him a shut in for 2014.
Other friends and business associates tell TMZ they don't believe this is just a knee problem ... they think it's more serious.
We left a message for Richard, but he did not return our calls.
Read more: http://www.tmz.com#ixzz3Ixvtnqys or http://www.GETBIG3.com
Unless they're psychic mediums it's safe to say he isn't dead.
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Something is seriously wrong with Richard Simmons ... he disappeared for almost the entire year ... and we're told there's a physical problem that has led to debilitating depression.
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only vissy and you care about this homo shit. i was concern when some bitch tossed miriam out a window.
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Maybe Richard got the AIDS ???
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Gee, that's awful.
I don't know how I'll make through the day.
;D ;D...poor Richard. he didn't even finish writing the 9th Symphony yet...
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Used to love when he'd go on Stern and Howard would troll him almost the entire time.
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Used to love when he'd go on Stern and Howard would troll him almost the entire time.
"Howard, that is sacred!!!" That would loop over and over for many years...
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i know he seemed alittle fruity,i mean alot fruity,lol,but he seemed like an alright dude overall.hopefully hes ok so i can get his new SWEATING TO THE 50'S DVD :D
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"Howard, that is sacred!!!" That would loop over and over for many years...
Or when he'd put fat women callers on and play moo'ing sounds in the background :D
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How would a bum knee prevent all exercise?
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I met Richard several times (no homo) he is genuinely a good guy. Truly cared about fat people. Sorry to hear about this.
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I met Richard several times (no homo) he is genuinely a good guy. Truly cared about fat people. Sorry to hear about this.
So how fat are you?
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So how fat are you?
I'm pretty fucking fat actually. Thanks for asking rummy
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I'm pretty fucking fat actually. Thanks for asking rummy
;D
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I like Richard Simmons.
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dude is funny
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Simmons is funny to watch, but name any other person that's done more for fat people (as a whole and individually) besides him.
I respect what he's done for others, and how he's built such a massive empire doing so over the years.
With that said, of all ailments to get depressed over, he loses his shit over a damn knee?
I don't get it. ???
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Simmons is funny to watch, but name any other person that's done more for fat people (as a whole and individually) besides him.
I respect what he's done for others, and how he's built such a massive empire doing so over the years.
With that said, of all ailments to get depressed over, he loses his shit over a damn knee?
I don't get it. ???
A bum knee can be a bummer for anybody, especially for someone like always amped up Richard Simmons.
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A bum knee can be a bummer for anybody, especially for someone like always amped up Richard Simmons.
exactly, have to take the context into consideration. his whole life is wrapped up in his physical appearance and his ability to be amped up and all over the place.
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who the fuck is this pussy? never heard of him lol scared of the surgery oh brother... and who cares lol
oh, and it's so gay Vincy ! wrong forum :-X
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Or when he'd put fat women callers on and play moo'ing sounds in the background :D
"Gaaaaary! Gary where are you?"
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Richard Simmon's schmoe story -
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Richard Simmons's been a bad girl, fastfwd to about ten minutes in -
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Unless they're psychic mediums it's safe to say he isn't dead.
Well played.
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Not dead.......
https://gma.yahoo.com/why-richard-simmons-hasnt-seen-months-222749168--abc-news-celebrities.html
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Not dead, just fat now and blaming his knee.
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I suppose we can expect Rich to wear a tank top into his 60's like the other Rich. ::)
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Various people who are extremely close to Richard tell TMZ ...
Who exactly is "extremely close to Richard"? For all his public persona over the last thirty-plus years I have never head of him having a public romance or even a friendship with anyone. At a time when every other celebrity is coming out or being outed Richard remains untouched by any word about his personal life. And what kind of individual is attracted to a Richard Simmons? ??? That is the real mystery to me. Then again, Liberace had a long term partner so I guess anything is possible.
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only vissy and you care about this homo shit. i was concern when some bitch tossed miriam out a window.
(http://i1-news.softpedia-static.com/images/news2/Wanna-Get-Down-with-That-2.JPG)
Are you kidding me, that's a dude?
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It's a sad fact of gay life that there's nothing lonelier than an old queen. Even money can't help them past a certain age or period of physical deterioration. Richard Simmons is probably suffering from reality.
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The death of Richard Simmons' dog played an important part in the depression that has turned him into a shut-in ... a dog he considered his child.
TMZ broke the story ... Richard hasn't been seen in public for almost 11 months ... and the trigger was a looming knee replacement which shut Richard down professionally and socially.
Sources close to Richard tell us his Dalmatian Hattie died within days of his last public sighting back in January. Richard took the dog with him when he was out and about in L.A. and would often brag about her in his exercise classes.
Richard -- who never had kids of his own -- treated Hattie like a child. Richard had several Dalmatians and Hattie was the last survivor.
Richard had a deep bond with the dog, who was 17 when she died ... and it destroyed him.
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amazing triceps
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amazing triceps
Loving that GH elbow as well.
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Reports are coming in that he has spent the last year in the Golden Corral in Hollywood.
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Read article. He's A) Not missing and B) Not dead
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exactly, have to take the context into consideration. his whole life is wrapped up in his physical appearance and his ability to be amped up and all over the place.
You can swim with a bum knee, and its one of the best low impact exercises to do. I notice a lot of old folks with physical impairments doing water exersises or slow lap swimming when I'm getting my daily swim in.
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You can swim with a bum knee, and its one of the best low impact exercises to do. I notice a lot of old folks with physical impairments doing water exersises or slow lap swimming when I'm getting my daily swim in.
agreed, but his money, fame and success was not wrapped up in exercising in water.
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Simmons is funny to watch, but name any other person that's done more for fat people (as a whole and individually) besides him.
I respect what he's done for others, and how he's built such a massive empire doing so over the years.
With that said, of all ailments to get depressed over, he loses his shit over a damn knee?
I don't get it. ???
What has he done specifically?
I just see him dance at Letterman. Seems pretty out of it.
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agreed, but his money, fame and success was not wrapped up in exercising in water.
True, I guess if you make a living involving fitness outside the pool then it would be hard to transition. Still worth it imo.
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True, I guess if you make a living involving fitness outside the pool then it would be hard to transition. Still worth it imo.
i agree, on a personal level, it would make sense to continue exercising in water.
but this is the richard simmons everyone knows
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i agree, on a personal level, it would make sense to continue exercising in water.
but this is the richard simmons everyone knows
Damn he is bow legged as fuck in that video, no wonder his knee is shot :o
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What has he done specifically?
I just see him dance at Letterman. Seems pretty out of it.
He runs a health club in Beverly Hills and teaches classes. He does look a bit worn but he's almost 70 years old.
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Richard is a likeable guy i would date him
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What has he done specifically?
I just see him dance at Letterman. Seems pretty out of it.
He had an exercise/motivational show for fatties when I was a kid. Lots of tears even back then. Big cryer, this one.
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