David Bridges
Richard Simmons is up in heaven together with his trademark tank high and shorts, working up a sweat … at the least that is what his brother mentioned at Richard’s celebration of life.
The late health guru was remembered Saturday in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana … and his brother, Leonard, in contrast him to Clark Kent throughout a touching eulogy at St. Louis Cathedral.
Leonard says Richard was like Superman in that he at all times had his tank high and shorts on beneath his outfit — like Clark maintaining his superhero getup beneath his civilian garments.
Richard’s brother says he is up in heaven watching down on his followers and household, and “will eternally be sweating with the holies.”
Whereas Richard’s bro mentioned solely about 8 individuals had been current at RS’ non-public funeral, the celebration of life in NOLA is a public affair … and it appears to be like like there is a large turnout.
The road drew a giant giggle from the group … and for good purpose.
As you may see, a bunch of followers confirmed as much as the memorial service dressed like Richard … in tank tops, shorts, and a few even donned a curly wig.
The church was packed and followers had been marching by the streets after the service was over, giving Richard a grand sendoff New Orleans-style … nearly like a Mardi Gras parade.
TMZ broke the story … Richard died in July, when he fell in his rest room after which refused medical help the evening earlier than. Cop later mentioned his demise was unintended as a consequence of problems from the autumn, and listed coronary heart illness as a contributing issue.
Richard, who was 76, was buried in Los Angeles on the Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary … and now he is getting some critical love again residence.
Mason Thompson
