Sitcom star Suzanne Somers has died aged 76 after residing with breast most cancers for 23 years.
The actor and businesswoman, who was greatest recognized for taking part in Chrissy Snow on Three’s Firm, died on Sunday (15 October), surrounded by her household, the day earlier than her 77th birthday.
Somers’s long-time publicist, R Couri Hay, introduced the information in an announcement, which learn: “Suzanne Somers handed away peacefully at residence within the early morning hours of October fifteenth.
“She survived an aggressive type of breast most cancers for over 23 years. Suzanne was surrounded by her loving husband Alan, her son Bruce, and her speedy household.
“Her household was gathered to have fun her 77th birthday on October sixteenth. As a substitute, they may have fun her extraordinary life, and need to thank her hundreds of thousands of followers and followers who liked her dearly.”
In July, Somers, who additionally performed Carol Foster Lambert in Step By Step, revealed in a put up to Instagram that her breast most cancers had returned.
She wrote: “As you already know, I had breast most cancers 20 years in the past, and now and again it pops up once more, and I proceed to bat it down.
“I’ve used the most effective various and traditional remedies to fight it. This isn’t new territory for me. I understand how to placed on my battle gear and I’m a fighter.”
She additionally praised her husband, Alan Hamel, who she stated had been by her aspect “each step of the way in which”.
“I can’t even clarify how a lot he has executed for me. If it’s even potential, we’re even nearer than ever”, she added. “My unbelievable household has been so supportive.”
Suzanne Somers shared a put up about her well being in July
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Somers starred within the first 5 collection of Three’s Firm, beginning in 1977.
In 2015, she additionally competed on the US model of Strictly, titled Dancing with the Stars, alongside skilled associate Tony Dovolani.
Somers additionally wrote a collection of self-help books and launched her personal well being and sweetness product line.
Further reporting by Companies