Richard Simmons shared an optimistic message about enjoying life in the months leading up to his death.
The fitness guru, who died at age 76 on July 13, previously spoke about enjoying “life to the fullest” in a candid Facebook post on March 18, as he also shared tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
“I have some news to tell you. Please don’t be sad. I am … dying. Oh I can see your faces now. The truth is we all are dying. Every day we live we are getting closer to our death,” Simmons began the post.
“Why am I telling you this? Because I want you to enjoy your life to the fullest every single day,” he continued. “Get up in the morning and look at the sky … count your blessings and enjoy.”
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Simmons then encouraged his followers, “Every day that you are alive you have got to move,” …