Richard Simmons autopsy details drugs he had in his system when he died after a fall

Richard Simmons allegedly had drugs in his system at the time of his death , according to an autopsy report.

The report noted that the alleged drugs were not recreational in nature, but rather medicinal and prescription. The fitness instructor reportedly had diphenhydramine, trazodone, and zolpidem, according to Distractify . These drugs allegedly "do not appear to have contributed to the cause of death."

Diphenhydramine is a common drug to treat itchy eyes, sneezing, and runny nose commonly associated with allergies. Trazodone is typically prescribed for depression and insomnia. Zolpidem is another insomnia treating drug. The autopsy further noted that there was more at play than just medicine in his system.

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The autopsy reportedly explained: "Late in the evening on 07/11/2024, the decedent reportedly had an episode of dizziness after using the bathroom and collapsed on the floor. It is unknown if the decedent struck his head. He was unable to get up and spent several hours laying on the floor until he was found by his caretaker. ... He was alert and responsive at the time but had difficulty with mobility."

Moreover, it notes that he was found with a "palpable fracture of the left femur," though it wasn't specified if this occurred before or at the time of his death. After all, it was previously reported that Richard suffered from a fall just a day before his death which he refused medical treatment for.

After his death, his official X account confirmed the news with a tribute reading: "Richard Simmons preached exercise, diet and most of all kindness. He positively impacted thousands and thousands of lives. I'm one of the hundreds and hundreds of TV people who basked in his energy and readily accepted those crazy hugs. Rest well."

Richard celebrated his 76th birthday on Friday, July 12, just ahead of his death, and took to Facebook and Twitter to express his gratitude for the outpouring of birthday wishes: "Thank you...I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life. I am sitting here writing emails. Have a most beautiful rest of your Friday. Love, Richard."

In March 2024, Richard revealed that he had been diagnosed with skin cancer following a concerning, cryptic post in which he stated he was dying. He clarified that he had Basel Cell Carcinoma.