Richard Simmons makes it clear that he isn't actually dying after raising concerns

Richard Simmons sets the record immediately after raising concerns about his well-being earlier on Monday.

The fitness guru made it clear on X that he was doing just fine… just hours after telling his followers he was dying. The 75-year-old star apologized to his followers for upsetting them with his shocking statement.

He explained that the update in question wasn't intended as an announcement about his health… but rather a message about appreciating every day. He again apologized for any confusion the upload may have caused.

ICYMI…earlier today, Richard took to Facebook and shared that he had some sad news to share. He wrote… “I'm dying. Oh, I can see your faces now. The truth is, we're all dying. Every day we live we get closer to dying. Why am I telling you this? Because I want you to live your life to the fullest every day. Get up in the morning and look at the sky… count your blessings and enjoy them.”

Richard then encouraged his fans to eat healthy, exercise every day and watch his workout videos on YouTube for inspiration. He signed his note by encouraging his followers to listen to it Tim McGraw's song “Live Like You Were Dying.”

In the hours it took him to clarify his social media activities, countless fans visited his post to send him love and healing thoughts.

Richard – who has taken a step back from the spotlight in recent years – has been somewhat vocal on social media in recent months. Him in particular sounded out on Pauly Coast's plan to star him in a biopic… noting that he didn't consent to the film.