AceShowbiz - Richard Simmons' cause of death has finally been revealed. The fitness guru's brother, Lenny Simmons, revealed to PEOPLE that his death was accidental.

On Wednesday, August. 21, the Simmons family issued a statement via their spokesperson, Tom Estey. Tom said, "This morning, Richard Simmons' brother Lenny, received a call from the LA Coroner's office."

"The Coroner informed Lenny that Richard's death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor," he added. "The toxicology report was negative other than medication Richard had been prescribed. The Family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss."

Richard's passing was confirmed by his longtime publicist Tom Estey on Saturday after TMZ first reported the news. "The world has truly lost an angel," Tom said of Richard. The outlet cited reports from law enforcement and added that no foul play was suspected.

Richard was found dead at his Los Angeles home on July 13, just a day after he celebrated his 76th birthday. In his last tweet, he thanked his fans for the birthday wishes he received. "Thank you…I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life! I am sitting here writing emails. Have a most beautiful rest of your Friday," he wrote, signing it off with, "Love, Richard."

Earlier this year, Richard alarmed fans with a vague social media post stating that he was "dying." He penned at the time, "I have some news to tell you. Please don't be sad. I am ….dying. Oh I can see your faces now. The truth is we all are dying. Every day we live we are getting closer to our death."

Richard later clarified that the post was intended as a reminder to appreciate life fully. Days later, he revealed that he was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer. The diagnosis came after he noticed a suspicious bump under his right eye.