Suzanne Somers, the sitcom star, has passed away at 76 after a 23-year battle with breast cancer.
Known for her role as Chrissy Snow on Three’s Company, the actor and businesswoman died on Sunday, just a day before her 77th birthday, surrounded by her family.
The announcement of Somers’s passing was made by her long-time publicist, R Couri Hay, in a statement, which read, “Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October 15th.
“She survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years. Suzanne was surrounded by her loving husband Alan, her son Bruce, and her immediate family.
“Her family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on October 16th. Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly.”
In July, Suzanne Somers, known for her role as Carol Foster Lambert in Step By Step, disclosed on Instagram that her breast cancer had resurfaced.
She wrote, “As you know, I had breast cancer two decades ago, and every now and then it pops up again, and I continue to beat it down.
“I have used the best alternative and conventional treatments to combat it. This is not new territory for me. I know how to put on my battle gear and I’m a fighter.”
She also praised her husband, Alan Hamel, who she said had been by her side “every step of the way”.
“I can’t even explain how much he has done for me. If it’s even possible, we are even closer than ever”, she added. “My incredible family has been so supportive.”
Somers featured in the initial five seasons of Three’s Company, commencing in 1977.
In 2015, she participated in the US edition of Strictly, known as Dancing with the Stars, partnering with professional dancer Tony Dovolani.
Somers authored a collection of self-help books and established her line of health and beauty products.
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- Suzanne Somers death: Three’s Company actor dies aged 76 – The Independent