Richard Simmons: Career in pictures

Richard Simmons charges up the crowd during an appearance Aug. 1, 1995 at the Fashion Cafe in New York.

Blink 182 lead singer Mark Hoppus shows his belly to Richard Simmons backstage at the “Tonight Show With Jay Leno” at the NBC studios on April 28, 2000.

Richard Simmons leads a class at Slimmons Studio on March 9, 2013 in Beverly Hills.

Richard Simmons presses his ear to the heart of Cooper Barnes during one of his classes in 2013.

Fitness guru Richard Simmons strikes a pose in 2013 while leading a class at Slimmons Studio.

Richard Simmons gets a boost from Nick Andrade during one of Simmons’ classes at Slimmons Studio in 2013.

Richard Simmons demonstrates the use of free weights to tone the upper body during one of his classes at Slimmons Studio in 2013.

Richard Simmons arrives at the Project Angel Food’s Angel Awards in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2013.

Richard Simmons warmed up the crowd of nearly 25,000 people participating in the 29th AIDS Walk Los Angeles on Oct. 13, 2013 in West Hollywood.

Richard Simmons shows off his limberness before participating in the 29th AIDS Walk Los Angeles in October 2013.