Richard Simmons privately saves hundreds of lives

Richard Simmons He may live out of the spotlight, but he still has a profound impact on people’s lives. He tells TMZ that he regularly communicates with fans who need help.

An emotional Richard told us by phone that he answers as many as 200 emails a day, in addition to fifteen to twenty personal phone calls, all to people who are struggling.

The fitness guru says he’s received an overwhelming response to his ‘Daily Richards’… noting he’s never seen people in such a desperate state.

A tearful Richard tells TMZ… “That’s why I started doing the audio messages, there are so many unhappy people. I get up every morning and email people. I’ve done 200 emails so far… I want They bring along everyone’s hopes.”

Remember, Richard reached out to fans earlier this month by so they could hear his voice for the first time in years. In the post, RS shared a sweet poem… a declaration of love.

His followers couldn’t get enough of the audio update… and Richard says he’s now considering venturing into video messaging.

He adds… “I don’t know if anyone can run out of tears, but I hope I call these people and offer them something worthwhile in their lives.”