Richard Simmons Celebrates 75th Birthday Privately While Rep Affirms He's 'Happy'

Richard Simmons turned 75 years old and has not made a public appearance since 2014.
His longtime representative confirmed he is "happy" and chose to step away from the public eye.
There has been speculation about Simmons' retreat from public life, including rumors of gender reassignment surgery.
A documentary claimed his disappearance stemmed from a leg birth defect and subsequent weight and mobility issues.
Simmons expressed gratitude for the love he's received and maintains he is happy and in good health.