RICHARD SIMMONS: THE FAMILY JEWELS

Bitter brother claims caretaker made off with valuable loot

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LOVABLE Richard Simmons' quirky life has been exposed in the court battle over the late fitness guru's $20 million estate, and The National ENQUIRER can exclusively reveal never-before-seen photographs of his jewelry and iconic striped gym shorts that are at the center of the legal fistfight.

Leonard Simmons, Richard's 79-year-old brother, is charging that the valuable items disappeared shortly after the Sweatin' to the Oldies legend died at age 76 in July 2024 following a fall inside his swanky Hollywood Hills home.

Court documents list the lost treasures as three pairs of the star's signature short-shorts, exercise outfits, song lyrics he composed for a musical, sentimental items and an estimated $1 million worth of bling, including a $219,000 emerald-cut diamond ring — and Leonard claims the culprit is Richard's longtime live-in caretaker, Teresa Reveles Muro, 74.

The steamed sibling believes Teresa, who is a co-trustee of the estate, swiped the keepsakes because she was “upset that Richard named Leonard the beneficiary of his life insurance policy and did not include her,” according to his filing.