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SUZANNE Somers was a renowned actress best known for her role as Chrissy Snow on the show Three’s Company.

She passed away on October 15, 2023, just one day shy of her 77th birthday.

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Suzanne Somers was a Hollywood star

Who was Suzanne Somers?

Born on October 16, 1946, Suzanne Somers was an American actress, singer, and entrepreneur.

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The star began her career acting in small roles when she was in her late 20s.

She played the role of the “Blonde in the white Thunderbird” in American Graffiti and was in an episode of the American version of the sitcom Lotsa Luck as the femme fatale in the early 1970s.

Suzanne also appeared in The Rockford Files in 1974 and had an uncredited role as a topless “pool girl” in Magnum Force in 1973.

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As her popularity grew, she was cast in various other productions and had a few lead roles in shows such as Step by Step and A Comedy of Errors.

Suzanne had a reported net worth of $100 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

What was her cause of death?

Suzanne Somers died on October 15, 2023, just one day shy of her supposed 77th birthday.

Her publicist, R. Couri Hay, confirmed that the actress died after a years-long battle with cancer.

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“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,” Hay wrote in a statement shared on behalf of Suzanne’s family.

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“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.”

Prior to her death, Suzanne took to social media to share that her cancer had returned.

Suzanne died after a long battle with cancerCredit: Getty

“As you know, I had breast cancer two decades ago, and every now and then it pops up again, and I continue to bat it down,” one of her last posts on Instagram read.

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“I have used the best alternative and conventional treatments to combat it.”

“Alan has been by my 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.

“My incredible family has been so supportive, and have helped so much by keeping the business running so you can still have access to all the wonderful products.

“Thank you for the continued love and support. It’s only about who you love and who loves you – and I love you!”

Was Suzanne Somers married?

Suzanne married Canadian host Alan Hamel in 1977.

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The pair met when she worked as a prize model on the gameshow Anniversary Game.

Prior to tying the knot with Alan, Suzanne was married to Bruce Somers for three years back in 1965.

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The couple had one child, Bruce Jr., who was born in November of 1965.

Suzanne had three granddaughters: Camelia, Violet, and Daisy Hamel-Buffa.

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