TMZ Investigates: What Really Happened to Richard Simmons

In a shocking exposé, TMZ Investigates delves into the mystifying disappearance of fitness legend Richard Simmons, who vanished from public view eight years ago without explanation. As the network speaks to those closest to him, including fellow celebrities and experts, a complex portrait of the beloved icon emerges - one that raises as many questions as it answers about this enduring enigma. Through exclusive interviews with Bruce Vilanch, Suzanne Somers, Dr. Phil, and Simmons' longtime confidante Leslie Wilshire, TMZ gets to the bottom of what really happened to the man who inspired generations of health enthusiasts.