FAMOUS FAREWELLS 2024
Closer US|January 06, 2025
CLOSER PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC STARS WHO HELPED SHAPE OUR WORLD
FAMOUS FAREWELLS 2024

Richard Simmons
1948-2024

The fitness guru preached a gospel of self-love and wellness with feel-good TV appearances and his Sweatin' to the Oldies videos, which made exercise fun and inclusive.

"Focus on what you like about yourself," Richard, who died last July at 76, urged, "and that will bring you peace."

Mitzi Gaynor
1931-2024

"South Pacific made everything else in my career possible," Mitzi, who was born Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber, told Closer.

Her international success in that 1958 musical gave Mitzi the clout to record albums, star in TV specials and become one of the most popular nightclub acts of the 1960s. "I love what I do, and I truly love an audience," said Mitzi, who passed away in October at age 93.

"It's an honor and a privilege."

Teri Garr
1944-2024

Her smart, sunny presence made the Young Frankenstein star, who passed away in October at 79, a favorite guest of David Letterman and Johnny Carson. Diagnosed with MS in 1999, Teri became a spokeswoman for MS research and support. "I really do count my blessings "she said.

Phil Donahue 1935-2024

His pioneering talk show brought controversial topics to daytime television and won 20 Emmy Awards.

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