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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Richard Simmons' palatial mansion hits the market for eye-watering sum nearly a year after his death at age 76
The palatial Hollywood Hills mansion owned by the late Richard Simmons is now on the market for nearly $7,000,000. The gated, colonial-style home located above the Sunset Strip has been listed for $6,999,999. Simmons died at the home last year, just one day after celebrating his 76th birthday. The reclusive fitness guru resided at the home with his devoted friend and house manager, Teresa Reveles, and abruptly stopped making public appearances in 2014, sparking concern from fans. According to the home's listing, which is being held by John A. Lucy of Keller Williams Hollywood Hills, the property was built in 1937 and boasts an array of amenities, including a maid's suite, pool, pool house, updated kitchen, music room, and terraced side yard. Simmons was found in his home by his longtime housekeeper on July 13, 2024 - just one day after celebrating his 76th birthday. A cause of death was revealed back in August, with the Los Angeles Coroner's office informing Simmons' brother Lenny that the death had been 'accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor.' 'The toxicology report was negative other than medication Richard had been prescribed,' family spokesperson Tom Estey told People. 'The Family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss.' Lenny had previously told People that he didn't want 'people to be sad about my brother,' but rather to 'remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to people's lives.' 'He truly cared about people. He called, wrote and emailed thousands of people throughout his career to offer help,' Lenny said. Simmons had fallen in the bathroom of his home on Friday, July 12 - which marked his 76th birthday - and Reveles had attempted to persuade him to seek immediate medical help, but he declined because it was his birthday, TMZ previously reported. Simmons said he didn't want to go anywhere, informing her that he might go on July 13. Reveles helped him safely get back to his bedroom, where she found him unresponsive the following morning on the floor at around 10 a.m., according to the outlet. He was later pronounced dead on the scene. 'When I saw him, he looked peaceful,' she told People last July of finding Simmons. She noted his hands were balled into fists, prompting her to believe he died of a heart attack. 'That's why I know it was a heart attack. I had a heart attack a few years ago, and my hands did the same.' Simmons was a legendary fitness guru who grew up in the French quarter of New Orleans before settling in California. He weighed 268 pounds when he graduated from high school, his website said. His own story of struggling with weight loss, where he tried everything from fad diets to laxatives before settling on exercise and better lifestyle choices, inspired millions to do the same. Simmons became a master of many media forms, sharing his hard-won weight-loss tips as host of the Emmy-winning daytime 'Richard Simmons Show' and author of best-selling books and the diet plan Deal-A-Meal. He also opened exercise studios and starred in exercise videos, including the wildly successful 'Sweatin' to the Oldies' line, which became a cultural phenomenon. Simmons' daytime show was seen on 200 stations in America, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Japan and South America. His first book, 'Never Say Diet', was a smash best-seller. He was known to counsel the severely obese, including Rosalie Bradford, who held records for being the world's heaviest woman, and Michael Hebranko, who credited Simmons for helping him lose 700 pounds. After winning a legion of fans with his infectious enthusiasm and positivity, Simmons stepped away from the limelight in 2014. TMZ founder Harvey Levin later said the fitness icon doesn't spend all his time at his home. 'We found out he likes going to the beach, he'll go shopping, he'll just go out and get air,' he told Good Day in 2022. In 2022, Simmons' spokesperson Tom Estey provided a statement to the New York Post saying that he was 'happy, healthy and living the life he has chosen to live.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Richard Simmons home hits the market for eye-watering sum nearly a year after he died at the home at age 76
The palatial Hollywood Hills mansion owned by the late Richard Simmons is now on the market for nearly $7,000,000. The gated, colonial-style home located above the Sunset Strip has been listed for $6,999,999. Simmons died at the home last year, just one day after celebrating his 76th birthday. The reclusive fitness guru resided at the home with his devoted friend and house manager, Teresa Reveles, and abruptly stopped making public appearances in 2014, sparking concern from fans. According to the home's listing, which is being held by John A. Lucy of Keller Williams Hollywood Hills, the property was built in 1937 and boasts an array of amenities, including a maid's suite, pool, pool house, updated kitchen, music room, and terraced side yard. Simmons was found in his home by his longtime housekeeper on July 13, 2024 - just one day after celebrating his 76th birthday. A cause of death was revealed back in August, with the Los Angeles Coroner's office informing Simmons' brother Lenny that the death had been 'accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor.' 'The toxicology report was negative other than medication Richard had been prescribed,' family spokesperson Tom Estey told People. 'The Family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss.' Lenny had previously told People that he didn't want 'people to be sad about my brother,' but rather to 'remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to people's lives.' 'He truly cared about people. He called, wrote and emailed thousands of people throughout his career to offer help,' Lenny said. Simmons had fallen in the bathroom of his home on Friday, July 12 - which marked his 76th birthday - and Reveles had attempted to persuade him to seek immediate medical help, but he declined because it was his birthday, TMZ previously reported. Simmons said he didn't want to go anywhere, informing her that he might go on July 13. Reveles helped him safely get back to his bedroom, where she found him unresponsive the following morning on the floor at around 10 a.m., according to the outlet. He was later pronounced dead on the scene. 'When I saw him, he looked peaceful,' she told People last July of finding Simmons. She noted his hands were balled into fists, prompting her to believe he died of a heart attack. 'That's why I know it was a heart attack. I had a heart attack a few years ago, and my hands did the same.' Simmons was a legendary fitness guru who grew up in the French quarter of New Orleans before settling in California. He weighed 268 pounds when he graduated from high school, his website said. His own story of struggling with weight loss, where he tried everything from fad diets to laxatives before settling on exercise and better lifestyle choices, inspired millions to do the same. Simmons became a master of many media forms, sharing his hard-won weight-loss tips as host of the Emmy-winning daytime 'Richard Simmons Show' and author of best-selling books and the diet plan Deal-A-Meal. He also opened exercise studios and starred in exercise videos, including the wildly successful 'Sweatin' to the Oldies' line, which became a cultural phenomenon. Simmons' daytime show was seen on 200 stations in America, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Japan and South America. His first book, 'Never Say Diet', was a smash best-seller. He was known to counsel the severely obese, including Rosalie Bradford, who held records for being the world's heaviest woman, and Michael Hebranko, who credited Simmons for helping him lose 700 pounds. After winning a legion of fans with his infectious enthusiasm and positivity, Simmons stepped away from the limelight in 2014. TMZ founder Harvey Levin later said the fitness icon doesn't spend all his time at his home. 'We found out he likes going to the beach, he'll go shopping, he'll just go out and get air,' he told Good Day in 2022. In 2022, Simmons' spokesperson Tom Estey provided a statement to the New York Post saying that he was 'happy, healthy and living the life he has chosen to live.'
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nicholasville nonprofit gets a helping hand for a day of service
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Revive Ministries is a Nicholasville nonprofit that aims to serve others through substance use treatment programs, and like other nonprofits, it takes support to keep it going. The team at Revive Ministries welcomed associates from Keller Williams Bluegrass Realty for the 'red day of service,' which stands for renew, energize, and donate. Heather Johnson with Revive Ministries said this was a huge blessing, especially since it involved extra hands on much-needed projects. Nicholasville nonprofit gets a helping hand for a day of service Machetes used in wooded-area hunt for Rowan County fugitive Kentucky education leaders push back as federal mental health grants for schools face cuts 'Over the years, you'll have spaces that just need a little bit of help, like painting, yard work, or cleaning out a giant garage so we're able to move and steward the things we have well,' Johnson said. This year, the goal was beautification. The team at Keller Williams chose Revive Ministries since their mission aligns with what it means to serve with open arms. Keller Williams realtor Philip Wood volunteered. 'A lot of us really look forward to this day every year as a way to give back to our local communities. We take a break from the busyness of real estate and focus on other people and love on them,' Wood said. Lexington eatery makes OpenTable's 'Top 100 Brunch Restaurants' in the US Study: Kentucky is the toughest state to own an EV in Study: It costs over $200K to raise a child over 18 years in Kentucky Red Day of Service is a nationwide initiative meant to get Keller Williams associates into their communities, meeting people where they are. 'We just clicked off really well. This non-profit is a great organization, and we were excited to help them in any way we could,' Wood said. Johnson said it takes a lot of resources to help others, which is why community support makes all the difference. 'As a non-profit, we're always looking to partner with people. Not just to volunteer for a day, but to come in and teach classes, lead devotions, or fix a meal at one of our houses. Being able to have those relationships is just so encouraging for us as a staff, as a ministry, and as members of this community,' Johnson said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Keller Williams employees volunteer at McCook Lake
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KCAU) — Flooding is not a concern in Siouxland like it was last year, but residents at McCook Lake are continuing to pick up the pieces. Property owners near the lake got some extra clean up help Thursday from volunteers with Keller Williams. This is the ninth year the company has held 'RED (Renew, Energize, Donate) Day' where each location closes to help out in their local community. Ashley Johnson, the agent services coordinator at Keller Williams Siouxland, told KCAU 9 exactly their team was doing to help. Story continues below Top Story: Catholic Diocese of Sioux City comments on first American Pope Crime: Sioux City man sentenced for stealing keys, taking off in car Sports: South Dakota softball advances to Summit League semifinals 'We got some people out on the island picking up maybe some debris that's washed out there,' Johnson said. 'We got some working back at Izaak Walton, specifically helping get stuff ready for the season there, and then we're out here helping some the homeowners clean up the shorelines as well.' Johnson added that with so much debris still buried under the sand and mud, she thinks it could could take years to get the lake back to where it once was. The Izaak Walton League continues to assist in clear up at McCook Lake as well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Keller Williams Announces Executive Appointments
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Keller Williams Realty, LLC ('KW'), the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count and the U.S. leader in units and sales volume, announced Tim Dieffenbacher as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Stacie Herron as Chief Operations Officer (COO), in addition to her Chief Legal Officer (CLO) role. 'Tim brings proven financial leadership and a strong track record of collaboration,' said Czarnecki. 'Stacie has already delivered meaningful impact as our chief legal officer and interim COO, and her official appointment as COO reflects our confidence in Share 'As we continue to grow, we're excited to announce Tim and Stacie into these key leadership roles,' said Chris Czarnecki, CEO and President of Keller Williams. 'Tim and Stacie embody the leadership that will drive our next chapter of growth, as we continue to enable KW-affiliated agents and market center leaders to thrive.' 'Tim brings proven financial leadership and a strong track record of collaboration,' said Czarnecki. 'Stacie has already delivered meaningful impact as our chief legal officer and interim COO, and her official appointment as COO reflects our confidence in her continued leadership.' Tim Dieffenbacher, Chief Financial Officer As the Chief Financial Officer of KW, Tim Dieffenbacher brings extensive experience in corporate finance, accounting, capital markets, operations, and governance, most recently serving as CFO of a publicly traded real estate investment trust in Dallas. Dieffenbacher previously worked alongside Czarnecki at Broadstone Net Lease (NYSE: BNL) and Broadstone Real Estate (BRE), where they partnered to scale the business and build best-in-class operational infrastructure. Dieffenbacher served as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Treasurer at BNL and BRE. A Certified Public Accountant, Dieffenbacher is passionate about developing high-performing teams, streamlining complex processes, and fostering transparency through disciplined financial management. 'What drew me to Keller Williams was the people, the culture, and the opportunity to work with Chris again,' said Dieffenbacher. 'There's a genuine sense of shared purpose and entrepreneurial spirit here that's hard to find.' 'I've always been motivated by the chance to work with good people, solve challenging problems, and build something meaningful — and that's exactly what I see at Keller Williams,' said Dieffenbacher. Stacie Herron, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Legal Officer In March, Stacie Herron was officially appointed Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer, after serving as interim COO. She joined KW as CLO in March 2021 and went on to serve as Chief Legal and People Officer, followed by CLO and Chief Administrative Officer. In her role at KW, Herron leads the Growth, Franchise Systems, Legal, Risk Management, Human Resources, and Workplace Experience teams. Herron joined KW after more than 12 years at a publicly traded global real estate services firm, where she served as executive vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary. Earlier in her career, Herron was an in-house corporate attorney at a NYSE-listed retail company, overseeing corporate, governance, finance, and international legal matters. 'Keller Williams is a remarkable organization, fueled by passionate, purpose-driven people,' said Herron. 'I'm grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with the many talented teams across the business.' 'Together, we will continue to strengthen the systems and strategies that empower our market center leaders and KW-affiliated agents to thrive in this dynamic industry,' said Herron. About Keller Williams Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams Realty, LLC is the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count. It has more than 1,000 market center offices and 163,000 affiliated agents. The franchise is No. 1 in units and sales volume in the U.S. Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven, and education-based culture that rewards affiliated agents. For more information, visit
