Richard Simmons, born Milton Teagle Simons, rose to fame as a flamboyant fitness guru with his popular fitness studio and hit workout videos. Despite disappearing from the public eye in recent years, Simmons has managed to amass an impressive net worth.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Richard Simmons is estimated to be worth a staggering $20 million. This fortune has been accumulated through his successful fitness videos and the operation of his Los Angeles-based exercise studio, Slimmons.
The Sweatin’ To The Oldies star became a household name due to his eccentric personality and charismatic media appearances. Simmons’ weight-loss career started with the opening of his exercise studio, The Anatomy Asylum, which later transformed into Slimmons in Beverly Hills. His popularity soared as he made regular appearances on TV and radio shows, as well as featuring in advertisements.
Simmons’ media presence also extended to acting, with appearances on shows like General Hospital and Arrested Development. He even hosted his own show, The Richard Simmons Show, which ran from 1980 to 1984.
In March 2024, Richard Simmons revealed on Facebook that he had been diagnosed with skin cancer. Despite initial concerns that he was “dying,” Simmons later clarified that it was a message about embracing life.
