Obituary of Richard Simmons

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Richard Simmons

Richard Dick Simmons (born August 19, 1913 in Saint Paul, Minnesota) was a TV actor and film actor who was best known for his title role in the 1950’s television series, “Sergeant Preston of the Yukon.” Richard died on January 11, 2003 and his death was because of Alzheimer’s disease. He died at age 89.

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Richard Simmons Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Simmons, Richard
    • Common Name: Richard Simmons
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
    • Birth Date: August 19, 1913
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Richard Dick Simmons, Sergeant Preston, Dick Simmons
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $17 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
    • Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

    Richard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard W. Simmons
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Joni Simmons (married 1941-1987, her death)
      • Billie Simmons (married February 2002-2003, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Michael Simmons
    • Daughter(s):
      • Sue Simmons

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on August 19th Born in 1913 Born in Minnesota Died in 2003 Died at age 89 Died from Alzheimer's disease

Richard's Notable Roles:

  • Sergeant Preston of the Yukon

Quotable Quotes:

"Richard Simmons touched the lives of countless individuals through his energetic personality and dedication to inspiring others to lead healthy and active lives. Though he may no longer be with us, his legacy and impact will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of those he inspired. (V)"

"Richard Simmons had an incredibly successful career as a fitness guru, inspiring millions with his high-energy workouts and positive attitude, and his legacy continues to live on even after his passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Richard Simmons still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-10 08:43:08
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