Overview

• Richard Simmons, at the age of 75, revealed his diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, following a cryptic social media post about dying.
• Simmons shared his treatment journey, detailing a painful procedure to remove cancerous cells without anesthesia, which involved burning the affected skin.
• After initially alarming fans with a post suggesting he was dying, Simmons clarified that he is not dying but wanted to emphasize the importance of cherishing every day.
• Simmons encouraged his followers to see their doctors for regular checkups and to embrace life fully, including exercising and expressing love to those they care about.
• Despite stepping back from public life a decade ago, Simmons continues to engage with his fans through social media, sharing personal health updates and messages of positivity.