Richard Simmons' Family Clashes with Pauly Shore Over Biopic

Unauthorized Film Sparks Controversy

Simmons' Family Denounces Shore's Project

The family of the late fitness guru Richard Simmons is fiercely opposing Pauly Shore's plans to produce an unauthorized biopic of the beloved star, who passed away last month.

Social Media Fueling the Feud

Simmons' family has taken to social media to express their disapproval of Shore's project, citing Simmons' repeated denunciation of any such endeavors during his lifetime. In a recent tweet, Simmons' staff denounced Shore's claims that the late star approved of the film.

Pauly Shore Defends His Actions

Undeterred, Shore has defended his decision to proceed with the biopic, claiming that Simmons had expressed support for the idea in the past. Shore wrote on Instagram that he was "up all night crying" after Simmons' passing, believing that the film would serve as a fitting tribute.