Simmons has not made a public appearance since 2014 and his fitness gym “Slimmons” in Beverly Hills, California closed abruptly in November 2016 without a public statement.
His disappearance from the public eye has sparked speculation and concern about his well being. We hope that he’s doing alright and still rocking his short shorts.
Cher – Now
Cher has stayed true to her promise, at the age of 72 she is still fit and vivacious. The singer is still able to give a stellar performance, as seen in her performance at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards.
The then 71-year-old even told the audience that she can do a 5-minute plank. She can’t stress enough the importance of living a healthy and active lifestyle and proves her lifestyle is holding up quite well against the test of time.
Richard Simmons – Then
Picture Richard Simmons. Does the first image that pops to your head that of an exaggeratedly vibrant and charismatic fitness star pop up?
Simmons was known for his quite ‘out there’ and flamboyant personality. He gathered a enormous fan base after sharing with the world his personal struggles with obesity.
Raquel Welch-Then
Raquel Welch published a workout lifestyle book on aerobics and yoga.
The book was a major success, and the fitness guru's poster was a best-seller as well.
Raquel Welch – Now
Welch proceeded to act in various films, taking on roles of strong female characters. She was extremely influential in movie history as she helped change the way in which women were portrayed in film. Out was the mainstream blonde female lead and in was the fierce and determined woman role.
Welch was awarded a Golden Globe Award in 1974 for her performance in The Three Musketeers. Shortly after, she was nominated for another Golden Globe Award for her performance in Right to Die. In early 2023, Raquel sadly passed away at the age of 82.