Richard Simmons was buried in his classic workout clothes, according to his brother.
Richard Simmons’ brother, Lenny Simmons, revealed the information while delivering a eulogy for his brother during a celebration of life at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans on Saturday, according to representatives for the family.
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“I want to let you all in on a little secret: Richard is wearing his tank top and shorts underneath his clothes just in case God’s final plan for him is to get all the angels and saints in Heaven into shape,” said Lenny Simmons, at the end of his speech, which was obtained by ABC News. “Richard Simmons will forever be ‘Sweating with the Holies.'” he finished.
Lenny Simmons spent most of the speech summarizing the life of his brother and the family he was born into, describing his parents’ journey to each other and the childhood he shared with his brother.