Reveles began working for Simmons in 1986 and lived with him for the next 35 years. During her time working for Simmons, she gained deep insight into Simmons, who died on July 13, the day after his 76th birthday. The personal life of the fitness icon.
In her first interview, Reveles confessed, “I can’t stop crying. I still can’t stop crying.” I can’t believe what happened“
When asked if there was anything Reveles wanted to say Her beloved ex-boss Later, she told a friend: “No, I want to congratulate Richard. He died happy.”
Reveles recalled finding Simmons’ body in the bathroom, saying he appeared “very peaceful,” and noticing that his hands were clenched tightly.
The housekeeper said she believed Simmons died of a heart attack based on her own medical history, but His cause of death It has yet to be confirmed by authorities.
She explained: “That’s how I know it was a heart attack. heart attack A few years ago, my hands did the same thing.”
As she recounted how she found Simmons, she recalled their first conversation nearly 40 years ago.
According to an interview with People magazine, she signed with Simmons through an agency in 1986.
Reveles recalled showing up to Simmons’ house with just a small suitcase. The fitness star was surprised at how few personal belongings Simmons had, and when she asked where the rest of her belongings were, she replied, “I only brought a small suitcase because I’m only doing this job for two weeks. If you don’t like me or don’t like my cooking, I can’t work.”
Simmons told her, “Teresa, get in and you’ll never get out. We Let’s be together until we die“
Recounting that first conversation, Reveles said, “And guess what? His dream had come true. And somehow he knew it.”
They ended up together, His Death Over the years, she became more than just Simmons’ housekeeper: Reveles cooked for him, shopped for him, and described herself as his “companion.”
They lived under the same roof, traveled the world together, ate meals together.
Reflecting on their years together, Rebeles shared a glimpse of Simmons’ playful side.
She said: “I was in the kitchen and I came into the living room and he came out of hiding and scared me really loudly. I started screaming, ‘Richard, you almost killed me!’ He just laughed and said, ‘Theresa, largely It doesn’t count.”
Symons lived a reclusive life during the last few years of his life, spending most of his time out of the public eye.