Richard Simmons – Sweatin’ to the Oldies

Richard Simmons was at the height of his fame as a fitness expert in the ’80s and ’90s. He’s known to many as the curly-hair guy in striped dolphin shorts and tank tops covered in sparkles. Simmons’s upbeat and cheerful demeanor inspired many to start working out so that they could shed unwanted pounds.

In the years leading up to 2014, when he was last seen in public, he had a substantial library of CDs, tapes, books, and other items related to his chosen profession. Although both his publicists and himself have dispelled widespread speculation regarding his location, TV shows have been created around the topic nonetheless.