Richard Simmons Speaks Out Against Unauthorized Biopic

Former fitness guru Richard Simmons, who has withdrawn from public life in recent years,

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He stated, against a new biopic, saying in a rare statement that:

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“I have never given my permission for this movie.”

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After the biopic was announced, 75-year-old Simmons wrote on Facebook:

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“Hi Everybody! You may have heard they may be doing a movie about me with Pauly Shore.

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I have never given my permission for this movie.

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So don’t believe everything you read. I no longer have a manager, and I no longer have a publicist.

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I just try to live a quiet life and be peaceful. Thank you for all your love and support. Richard.”

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