Richard Simmons’ final moments before fatal fall to be detailed by housekeeper in rare tell-all
By Audrey Rock
Published on May 1, 2026.
ABC has revealed that Richard Simmons' house manager, Teresa Reveles, will give rare interview about the fitness star's final moments before his death, which led to his disappearance from public life for a decade. This interview will be conducted in a special "The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special" set to air on May 12. The special will also feature interviews with Simmons' brother Lenny Simmons, wife Cathy Simmons, and longtime manager Michael Catalano and close friend Rosie O'Donnell. Reveles previously spoke about Simmons' death and his subsequent disappearance from the spotlight. She found Simmons in his bedroom after the fatal fall and predicted that he would "died happy" after his death.
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