'True American icon' Suzanne Somers dies age 76
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThree’s Company actress Suzanne Somers has died at the age of 76 after living with breast cancer for more than 20 years, her publicist has confirmed.
The US actress and businesswoman, who was best known for playing Chrissy Snow on the American sitcom as well as Carol Foster Lambert on Step By Step, died the day before her 77th birthday surrounded by her family.
A statement from her long-time publicist, R Couri Hay, said: “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. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. “Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly.” In July, Somers revealed in a post to Instagram that her breast cancer had returned.
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