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Since the 1980s, Richard Simmons was a mainstay in the exercise and weight loss industry.

However, Simmons never discussed this publicly.

richard simmons posing and smiling

“I was the one made fun of.

I felt very bad about myself,” he wrote.

“I was dehydrated and needed some fluids and now I am feeling great!

young richard simmons smiling chin in palm

Summer is here drink plenty of liquids.

Big hugs and kisses for caring.”

The post revealed that he’d been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma and detailed the painful-sounding removal process.

richard simmons waving and smiling

“[The doctor] explained that he has to burn my skin to remove the cancer cells.

“As he started burning my skin a tear dropped down my cheek.”

Sadly, he had to undergo this procedure again as the first attempt at removal wasn’t successful.

richard simmons smiling on red carpet

like don’t be sad.

I am ….dying.”

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