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Richard Simmons Vs. The National Enquirer

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The National Enquirer finds it ‘ironic’ that Richard Simmons claims to be an LGBTQ advocate while alleging that he was defamed by its report that he had transitioned into a female.

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On Monday, reclusive fitness guru Richard Simmons sued the National Enquirer for publishing a story last year alleging that he “has undergone shocking sex swap surgery” and is now

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