Richard Simmons' secret turmoil: Note sparked fitness guru reinvention

was known to millions for his fitness routines and infectious personality - but his path to worldwide fame was sparked by secret turmoil.

Simmons - who - had struggled with his weight since childhood. Growing up in New Orleans, , the star - born Milton Teagle Simmons - began overeating and was overweight by the age of four.

Aged 15 his weight had soared to 182lbs and he would eventually reach a peak weight of 268lbs at 5ft 7.

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