Iconic actress Suzanne Somers has passed away at the age of 76, on the eve of her 77th birthday, following a long battle with cancer.
Suzanne Somers is celebrated for her portrayal of Chrissy Snow in the immensely popular 70s and 80s sitcom, “Three’s Company.”
After fighting an aggressive form of breast cancer for many years, Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning.
Page Six reported:
Suzanne Somers has lost her 50-year battle with cancer, just one day before her 77th birthday, Page Six can sadly confirm.
The actress died early Sunday morning, the star’s longtime publicist, R. Couri Hay, told us.
“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,” he said.
“Suzanne was surrounded by her loving husband Alan, her son Bruce, and her immediate family.”
Hay noted that Somers’ family had planned to gather on what would have been her 77th birthday Monday.
“Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly. A private family burial will take place this week, with a memorial to follow next month,” he concluded.
R.I.P. Suzanne Somers
