Dr. Ruth, Richard Simmons, and the Joys of Eccentricity
The deaths of two inimitable 1980s figures are a reminder that our world needs more cheerful weirdos.
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The deaths of two inimitable 1980s figures are a reminder that our world needs more cheerful weirdos.
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