Story highlights The fitness guru has been the subject of speculationHe has said he wants time out of the limelight(CNN) According to Richard Simmons he is staying Richard Simmons. "Some tabloids have recently falsely reported that I am transitioning," Simmons posted Tuesday on his official Facebook account. The fitness guru is denying reports he is transitioning to become a woman. Although I am not transitioning, I have and always will be supportive of those who are going through their journey." He recently spoke out regarding being hospitalized, saying he was just dehydrated and not exhibiting bizarre behavior as had been reported.

Source: CNN June 15, 2016 18:11 UTC