Richard Simmons Makes Rare Statement Days After Documentary on His Disappearance Airs

Richard Simmons is briefly returning to the spotlight to share a sweet message. Days after the premiere of a TMZ documentary

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"Thank you, everyone, for your kindness and love!" he wrote in an Aug. 24 Facebook post, signing it, "Love, Richard."

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Fans flooded the post with positive comments, with one user writing, "I'm so proud of you for taking time for yourself

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You've given so much of yourself to the world, and now it's your time. Good for you. Thank you for blessing and inspiring me so richly."

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Richard's rep added that the star "is so gratified by the outpouring of love and good wishes from his fans.

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He wants them to know he is doing well and sends all his best wishes back to them."

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