 Yep, that's Richard Simmons. After being obese as a child, he opened weight loss centers and created a fitness empire on radio and television. Fitness icon Richard Simmons is being remembered following his death. Actress Shane Fonda posted a lengthy tribute to him on Instagram, sharing a picture of the two of them, saying, quote, I hope he felt the love so many were sending him these last years. I hope it made him happy. Rest in peace, dear Richard.