Lynn Herring Gets Surprise Gift from Richard Simmons Post-Final 'General Hospital' Nurses' Ball

Simmons made over 100 appearances on the soap opera starting in 1979.

• Richard Simmons’ General Hospital Costar Lynn Herring recalled the actor in a recent interview.
• She mentioned that during their appearance at the show’s famous Nurses' Ball, he gave her a dress as a present.
• Herring expressed her admiration for Simmons, who passed away in July 2024, calling him a "genuine performer."

Richard Simmons made a significant impact on him General Hospital Costars, and Lynn Herring still keeps one of his presents in her closet.

Herring, who portrays Lucy Coe on the enduring soap opera, discussed Simmons, who passed away in July 2024 at the age of 76, in an article published by Michael Fairman TV On May 20, starting in 1979, Simmons participated in over 100 episodes. General Hospital As a dramatized version of himself, Herring made her initial appearances on the show between 1986 and 2004. Upon her return in 2012, she assumed the role of the constant host for the Nurses' Ball, an annual gathering aimed at increasing awareness about HIV/AIDS.

In 2013, Simmons returned to play himself in honor of the show's 50th anniversary. He choreographed dancers for that year’s Nurses' Ball — and clashed with Lucy.

Lucy emanates such high energy that at times it feels like she might explode," Herring stated. "Richard exhibited extremely energetic and excitable behavior." He added, "If Lucy's enthusiasm were amplified tenfold under the influence of performance-enhancing substances, that would describe Richard. Despite this, he approaches his job with immense delight aimed solely at entertaining others. For Richard, making sure JWTimurnews perceives his affection, approval, and kindness was paramount, and these qualities are immediately evident upon meeting him.

"I had such immense admiration for Richard because no matter what challenges he faced, he always set them aside and focused on being an authentic performer who truly connected with everyone," she stated. Herring additionally recalled that Simmons also left behind a parting gift for her.

We spent multiple days together, of course, and on the final day, he showed up with this stunning bejeweled dress which he acquired either at an auction or from an art gallery," she recalled. "I informed him, 'Richard, I don’t require a present, yet I shall hold onto it and cherish it,' as it symbolizes all that he bestowed upon everyone.

She went on, "Our scenes were incredibly enjoyable because he would pretend to get extremely angry with Lucy, and we'd play out our rivalry. Then, we’d end up bursting into laughter. Though sometimes, we had to redo certain parts multiple times."

Back in July, Herring remembered her GH costar In a discussion with JWTimurnews, she stated, "Richard Simmons held great significance for numerous people, myself included." She continued, "Whenever Richard entered our lives," General Hospital It would come alive with his vibrant energy, his mischievous wit, his passion for entertainment, and his affection for each one of us."

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Richards’ original appearances on GH aided his transition from an eccentric Los Angeles fitness trainer to a well-known figure. It was only following those appearances that he proceeded with recording. his first fitness video , and starting from the 1980s, he was often seen on television. His General Hospital The performance in 2013 was among his final ones before he retired.

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