Trump Announces J.D. Vance as Running Mate, Richard Simmons' Cause of Death Under Investigation, Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies at 49

Trump Announces J.D. Vance as Running Mate, Richard Simmons' Cause of Death Under Investigation, Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies at 49

Richard Simmons' cause of death under investigation according to Los Angeles Police Department.

Simmons, who passed away last weekend on July 13, was found in his Los Angeles home by police after responding to a call made by a housekeeper.

While no foul play is suspected, the Medical Examiner's Office has deferred the official cause of death, and further investigation will be needed to make final conclusions.

The fitness guru passed away at age 76, just one day after his birthday.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announces Ohio senator (author of Hillbilly Elegy memoir) J.D.

Vance as running mate in 2024 election.

The former president made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, writing 'After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D.

Vance of the Great State of Ohio.'

The 39-year-old Senator is a Yale Law alumni, a former Marine, and the author of the best-selling memoir Hillbilly Elegy, which was later released as a Netflix original film in November of 2020.

Despite being a former opponent of Trump's, he has since backtracked on his criticisms and has shown him full support in the upcoming election.

Award-winning chef Naomi Pomeroy dies at 49 following tubing accident.

Best known for her appearances on Top Chef Masters and Knife Fight , Pomeroy was a beloved chef who earned a variety of accolades throughout her career.

Her work was recognized through notable publications such as Food & Wine, Oprah, and Marie Claire.

She also was a recipient of the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific in 2014.

She passed away as a result of an inner tubing accident on Saturday on the Willamette River in Oregon.

In today's birthday news: Drummer Stewart Copeland turns 72, actress Phoebe Cates 61, actor Will Ferrell 57, actor Corey Feldman 53, Live's Ed Kowalczyk 53, US Women's soccer player Carli Lloyd 42, Big Time Rush's James Maslow 34.