Richard Simmons’ Range Rover sells at auction five months after his death

Richard Simmons’ old Range Rover has been purchased at an auction, months after his sudden death.

The fitness personality — whose housekeeper is at odds with his brother — died of natural causes on July 13 at the age 0f 76.

Now, his 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged has been bought by a bidder who shelled out $30,750 for the vehicle, per TMZ.

The outlet reported that the ride had about 18,000 miles on it at the time of sale and was embellished with 20-inch rims, a leather interior, sunroof, touchscreen infotainment system and heated seats.

It was also noted that the Range Rover passed a smog check and a good Carfax report.

The set of wheels boasts a ‘supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine with 510 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque’ and had a six-speed automatic transmission.

Richard Simmons’ old Range Rover has been purchased at an auction, months after his sudden death; pictured in 2013

‘On July 13, 2024, at 9:55 AM, the LAFD responded to a Suspected Death Incident at the 1300 block of N Belfast Drive,’ LAFD Captain Erik Scott told Entertainment Tonight over the summer, in the wake of Richard’s death.

‘Upon arrival, one rescue ambulance discovered a 76-year-old male who was pronounced deceased on-scene by firefighter/paramedics due to apparent natural causes. As a result, no hospital transport was necessary,’ he concluded.

Police officers and firefighters were dispatched to Simmons’ home in Los Angeles after receiving a call from his housekeeper.

He was found dead just one day after he celebrated his 76th birthday.

Following the tragic news, police confirmed that Simmons’ death was under further examination, and that the case had been deferred by the Medical Examiner’s Office, which calls for a further probe and tests to be conducted.

Authorities pronounced Simmons dead at the scene and foul play was not suspected.

Members of the LAPD’s Robbery Homicide Division also responded to the call due to the high-profile subject.

Police subsequently said that Simmons had fallen in the bathroom of his home one day earlier and that his housekeeper had tried to persuade him to seek medical attention.

His 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged has been bought by a bidder who shelled out $30,750 for the vehicle

His 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged has been bought by a bidder who shelled out $30,750 for the vehicle

The ride had about 18,000 miles on it at the time of sale

The ride had about 18,000 miles on it at the time of sale

The set of wheels boasts a 'supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine with 510 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque' and had a six-speed automatic transmission

The set of wheels boasts a ‘supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine with 510 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque’ and had a six-speed automatic transmission

Richards’ longtime housekeeper helped him back to his bedroom, where she found him on the floor the following morning.

The star stopped making public appearances in 2014, but had sat down for an interview with People just days before his death.

In the conversation, he acknowledged his fans, admitting that he missed them.

‘I know people miss me,’ Simmons told the outlet. ‘And you know what? I miss them, too. But I’m able to reach them through phone calls… and through emails.’

Simmons also revealed that despite keeping a low profile throughout the past decade, he did sometimes step out.

‘I do leave the house sometimes,’ Simmons said. ‘But I’m in disguise.’

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