Richard Simmons left the spotlight for this reason, doc claims: ‘He's just not the same guy anymore’

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Richard Simmons is speaking out for the first time in six years following the release of a new documentary that looked into his sudden disappearance from Hollywood — and the public eye in general.

Feeling the love! Richard Simmons took to social media to show appreciation for his fans days after the TMZ documentary surrounding his 2014 disappearance aired on television.

Richard Simmons is speaking out in his first public comments in more than five years.

Richard Simmons is speaking out following the airing of a documentary centered on his whereabouts and his years-long silence.The 74-year-old fitness icon took to Facebook and wrote, «Thank you, everyone, for your kindness and love! . Love, Richard.» The post was accompanied by a happy face emoji holding a «Thank You!» sign.

Richard Simmons is thanking everyone for their support.

Richard Simmons left the public spotlight more than eight years ago, and he’s thanking fans for their support. On Wednesday, the fitness guru took to his Facebook page and shared a photo of a smiling emoji holding a thank you sign.The post came after FOX aired "TMZ Investigates: What Really Happened to Richard Simmons" on Monday night.The special explored his rise to stardom and surprising departure from the public eye. It featured interviews with Denise Austin and Suzanne Somers, as well as pal Bruce Vilanch and Simmons’ longtime costume designer Leslie Wilshire.

new documentary about the workout king’s sudden disappearance from the spotlight.“Richard is eternally grateful for the continuous outpouring of love and gratitude he has received from across the Globe,” Estey told The Post. “He is happy, healthy and living the life he has chosen to live.”On Wednesday, Simmons, 74, published his own short note to Facebook, simply saying: “Thank you, everyone, for your kindness and love. Love, Richard.”Estey confirmed the message was personally composed by Simmons, and was his first public correspondence with fans in 6 years.

A new TMZ documentary aired this week and gave some insight into what happened to Richard Simmons.

Kimora Lee Simmons knows exactly where her daughter, Aoki Lee Simmons, gets her “feisty” side -- from her! The 20-year-old Harvard student/model has made a name for herself on TikTok, unapologetically shutting down the haters who bring the negative vibes to her page. While the proud mom knows her daughter can hold her own, she still worries about her online. “I always say, ‘Are you too feisty, Aoki? You better watch it,’” the 47-year-old tells ET. “What if someone comes with the opposing view and it's like too much heat? You know what she said to me? ‘Mom, since when have I not been feisty? I can take a little heat.‘” The fashion mogul adds, “It makes me feel so proud.

Kimora Lee Simmons knows exactly where her daughter, Aoki Lee Simmons, gets her “feisty” side -- from her! The 20-year-old Harvard student/model has made a name for herself on TikTok, unapologetically shutting down the haters who bring the negative vibes to her page. While the proud mom knows her daughter can hold her own, she still worries about her online. “I always say, ‘Are you too feisty, Aoki? You better watch it,’” the 47-year-old tells ET. “What if someone comes with the opposing view and it's like too much heat? You know what she said to me? ‘Mom, since when have I not been feisty? I can take a little heat.‘” The fashion mogul adds, “It makes me feel so proud.

referred to himself as a “court jester” — suddenly vanished from the spotlight — and he hasn’t made a public appearance since. Despite wild rumors that Simmons was being held hostage by his housekeeper and that he was undergoing gender reassignment surgery to live as a woman named “Fiona”, the real reason behind Simmons disappearance has remained a mystery — until now.

What Really Happened to Richard Simmons” — and how she observed “heartache” in the mysterious “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” star.Simmons, 74, was last seen on Feb. 15, 2014, when he closed his fitness studio and ceased all teaching.The “Three’s Company” alum, 75, looked back in the documentary about her last moments with Simmons, noting how she was supposed to appear on “Larry King Live” one evening.“One night I was on the ‘Larry King Show’ and he was either going to be a guest or supposed to be a guest, and I heard through the Larry King people that he didn’t want to be on the show with me,” she said in a clip from the doc, obtained by People.Simmons was a regular on the late night talk show circuit throughout the years.

Richard Simmons’ mysterious disappearance from public life gets put under the microscope in a new documentary that aims to find out what the fitness icon has been up to since he was last seen eight years ago.

Richard Simmons has not been seen in public for eight years, but he’s not as reclusive as you probably thought.