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I was born with a crippled leg. I wore a corrective shoes since I was three years old and I still wear them.
Richard Simmons
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Richard Simmons
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: July 12
Actor
Comedian
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Professional Fitness Coach
Radio Personality
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Milton Teagle Simmons
Richard Teagle Simmons
Milton Simmons
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