His sudden disappearance sparked a flurry of bizarre rumors, even inspiring a podcast dedicated to his whereabouts.

“Thank you…I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life!

I am sitting here writing emails.

Richard Simmons wearing purple

Have a most beautiful rest of your Friday,” heshared.

c’mon don’t rain on my parade."

“Every day I ask God to give me… another day,” hewroteon July 8.

Richard Simmons wearing yellow

Cherish every second every minute and every hour."