Richard Simmons Speaks Out About Hospital Stay
"I was dehydrated and needed some fluids," he said.
— -- Richard Simmons wants his fans to know he's doing well after checking into a hospital over the weekend for dehydration.
"Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and concern after hearing I was in the hospital," Simmons said in a statement from his rep to ABC News.
The 67-year-old added: "I was dehydrated and needed some fluids and now I am feeling great!"
In textbook Simmons fashion, the fitness guru made sure to share a tip for anyone looking to enjoy the hot weather.
"Summer is here - drink plenty of liquids. Big hugs and kisses for caring," he said.
This statement follows a March phone interview Simmons gave to Entertainment Tonight, explaining his two-year absence from the public eye.
"I am not kidnapped," Simmons said. "I am just in my house right now."
"t was time for me to take some time to be by myself," he continued. "For the last 40 years I have been traveling, teaching classes, and I had a knee injury, so I had a knee replacement, which was very difficult for me. I have really just been taking it easy, staying at home, working out in my gym and doing the things I haven't done in a very long time."