Richard Simmons’ Cause Death Revealed a Month after Fitness Guru Was Found Dead in His Home by Longtime Housekeeper [Video]

Richard Simmons’ cause of death has finally been confirmed. The 76-year-old fitness guru’s brother, Lenny Simmons, revealed on Wednesday that the star died due to “complications arising from recent falls and heart disease.” Simmons was found in his home by his longtime housekeeper on July 13, a day after celebrating his 76th birthday.

“This morning, Richard Simmons’ brother Lenny, received a call from the LA Coroner’s office,” the Simmons family spokesperson, Tom Estey, told PEOPLE. Lenny had previously shared with People that he didn’t want “people to be sad about my brother,” but instead wanted them to “remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to people’s lives.”

Fatal Fall

“The Coroner informed Lenny that Richard’s death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor,” Estey continued. “The toxicology report was negative other than medication Richard had been prescribed.”

“The Family wishes to …