Richard Simmons is up in heaven together with his trademark tank prime and shorts, working up a sweat … at the very 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 all the time had his tank prime and shorts on underneath his outfit — like Clark conserving his superhero getup underneath 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 seems to be like there is a massive turnout.
The road drew an enormous snort from the gang … and for good cause.
As you’ll be able to 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 … virtually like a Mardi Gras parade.
TMZ broke the story … Richard died in July, when he fell in his lavatory after which refused medical help the night time earlier than. Cop later mentioned his dying was unintentional attributable to issues 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 dwelling.
