Richard Simmons was a television personality and fitness ... He quickly won people over to the extent that his VHS workout tapes sold millions of copies. He wrote books and appeared in films.

His first VHS tape, “Everyday With Richard Simmons,” opened with shots of diners enjoying pizza, fried chicken and a corn dog; Mr. Simmons made a dramatic entry while bursting out of a banana ...

Scott Roth/FilmMagic Lenny Simmons, brother of the late fitness guru Richard Simmons, is reflecting on his life and sending a message to his many fans. On Saturday, July 13, just hours after news ...