Former General Hospital favorite and longtime fitness guru, Richard Simmons’s cause of death has been determined when his passing was ruled accidental.

Lenny Simmons, Richard’a brother, informed PEOPLE through a statement from a family rep, Tom Estey, the findings of the LA coroners report. Estey shared, “The Coroner informed Lenny that Richard’s death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor. The toxicology report was negative other than medication Richard had been prescribed. The family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss.”

Simmons, appeared as himself on GH when he held exercise classes at the Campus Disco from 1979-1983, and them made a brief return to the GH Nurses’ Ball back in 2013.  He was found dead at his home on July 13th by his longtime housekeeper, one day after celebrating his 76th birthday.

The LAPD originally reported there was no foul play in his death, but that more testing needing to be done to be conclusive. Previous reports indicated that Simmons had fallen inside his home on July 12, after feeling dizzy, and that he had informed his housekeeper that he would possibly seek medical attention the following day, if he felt unwell.

Richard’s brother, Lenny Simmons, shared how he wants the beloved pop fitness icon to be remembered, stating, “I want them to remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to people’s lives. He truly cared about people. He called, wrote and emailed thousands of people throughout his career to offer help.”

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