The family of the late fitness icon Richard Simmons has publicly condemned actor Pauly Shore for his unauthorized biopic project and for questioning whether Simmons wrote his own social media posts. Following Simmons' death at 76, his brother, Lenny Simmons, clarified that all posts were crafted by Richard himself, stating that he never communicated with Shore regarding the film. Despite this, Shore continues to pursue the project, claiming that Simmons wanted him to portray him, although he expressed doubts about the authenticity of Simmons' tweets. The Simmons family reiterated that Richard had distanced himself from the biopic, stating he never gave Shore permission for the film. Amidst this controversy, the cause of Simmons' death remains under investigation. Shore's determination to proceed with the biopic despite the family's objections has raised further questions about his intentions.