Beloved Actress Suzanne Somers Passes Away at 76: A Fond Tribute

Summary

Suzanne Somers, known for her role on Three's Company, has passed away at the age of 76.

Somers passed away after battling breast cancer for a brave 23 years. Her husband of over 40 years, Alan Hamel, outlives her, while she leaves behind a remarkable legacy in the entertainment industry.

Suzanne Somers, known for her role on Three's Company, has sadly passed away. The iconic sitcom aired for eight seasons from 1977 to 1984. Suzanne portrayed Chrissy Snow for the first five seasons before being let go due to backstage conflicts over a raise. Despite being replaced by Jenilee Harrison as Cindy Snow and later Priscilla Barnes as Terri Alden, Suzanne's name remains synonymous with the show, which also starred John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt as her roommates.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Suzanne Somers succumbed to breast cancer, a battle she fought for 23 years. She passed away shortly before her 77th birthday, which would have been on October 16. Suzanne is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Alan Hamel, a TV host and producer whom she met while working on The Anniversary Game, a game show in the late 1960s. At the time, Suzanne was working as a prize model. Please see the statement from her publicist R. Couri Hay below.

Suzanne Somers: A Remarkable Life Remembered

Suzanne Somers' Legacy Remembered

Suzanne Somers' career has expanded far beyond her breakthrough role on Three's Company, which garnered her a Golden Globe nomination in 1979. Since departing the show in 1981, she has achieved continued success on television. However, her initial return to regular television work occurred with the widely criticized She's the Sheriff, which aired for two seasons from 1987 onwards.

Despite the disappointment of "She's the Sheriff," Suzanne Somers quickly shifted her focus to the sitcom "Step By Step" in 1991. In the show, she portrayed Carol, a single mother of three who marries Frank, a single father with three children. The comedic challenges faced by their newly combined family were chronicled over seven seasons, spanning 160 episodes.

Following the conclusion of "Step By Step," Somers pursued only three more projects, ultimately concluding her acting career with a role in the 2001 film "Say It Isn't So." However, she remained a prominent figure in the public eye. She delved into writing, creating diet and self-help books, one of which received praise from Kim Cattrall's Samantha Jones in "Sex and the City 2." Additionally, Somers penned two autobiographies and a collection of poetry. Her departure leaves a significant void for her loved ones, friends, and devoted fans, who she entertained across a diverse range of artistic mediums for many years.

Source: THR