 Richard Simmons insisted his formula for staying healthy was simple. Like yourself, eat healthy, and squeeze your buns. Frank Centipani, CBS News. Simmons died at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday, the day after he turned 76. And Dr. Ruth Westheimer has died. She spoke frankly about once taboo topics. She died Friday at her home in New York City, surrounded by family. She was 96 years old. This is CBS News.