Richard Simmons' family hits back after longtime housekeeper files to be reinstated as co-trustee of estate

Richard Simmons' family is fighting back after his longtime housekeeper, Teresa Reveles, filed a petition to be reinstated as a co-trustee of the fitness guru's estate.

"Richard’s message was always one of joy and positivity. He would be heartbroken to learn of Teresa’s greed and the way in which she has insulted and publicly diminished their supposed three decades of friendship," the family's spokesperson Tom Estey told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Her actions threaten to harm Richard’s incredible legacy, which we are working hard to preserve."

"Richard took impeccable care of Teresa and made sure even after his passing that she was well taken care of. She is a significant beneficiary of his will. She made an informed decision to decline to serve as co-trustee of the estate, which does not affect her status as a beneficiary at all."