Suzanne Somers' Late Husband Alan Hamel's Heartwarming Love Letter Revealed: A Lasting Tribute to Their Unbreakable Bond!

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Alan Hamel, husband of Suzanne Somers, shared a heartfelt letter he wrote to his late wife just one day before her passing.

"Love - I use this word every single day, often multiple times. I include it in the closing of my emails to my dear family and even in messages to my closest friends. I utter it before leaving our home," Hamel, who is 87 years old, expressed in the poem. This touching piece was shared with us by R. Couri Hay, Somers' long-standing publicist. "Love can be expressed in various ways - there's love, love you, and I love you!! These different variations depict how we employ the term. Occasionally, I find myself obligated to employ the word when responding to someone who signs off with love in their email, even if it feels uncomfortable to do so. Nonetheless, I still utilize it."

Hamel proceeded to enumerate various instances where he employed the word "love" throughout the years. He mentioned using it to describe a delightful meal, express his appreciation for a Netflix show, and affectionately refer to his home, his cat Gloria, and Gloria's actions. Additionally, he mentioned loving the taste of a cantaloupe he grew in his garden, as well as freshly harvested organic royal jumbo medjool dates. Hamel also expressed his fondness for biting into a fig directly from the tree and watching two large blackbirds perform aerial maneuvers outside his window. He acknowledged that his daily life encompasses both things and people he loves, as well as those he feels indifferent towards. However, as Hamel clarified, his feelings towards Somers were distinct from these various interpretations of love.

Suzanne Somers and husband Alan Hamel. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

I could continue indefinitely, but the point is clear. The love I have for my wife Suzanne cannot be described by any words mentioned above. It surpasses any notion of unconditional love or even the strongest acts of devotion. When I think about my feelings for her, I am moved to tears. "Feelings" comes close, but it still falls short.

Hamel emphasized that he and Somers were inseparable for 55 years, spending a considerable amount of time together. Even that level of closeness does not capture the depth of their love. Even moments like falling asleep together or admiring Suzanne's beauty as she sleeps cannot fully express it.

He concluded: "I am overwhelmed by emotions. Words are insufficient. Actions cannot capture it. There are no promises or declarations that can do justice to it. Even the esteemed scholars from Oxford University Press have spent 150 years trying to find that single word. So, I will simply refer to it as 'us,' a uniquely, magically, and indescribably wonderful 'us.'"

According to Hay, Hamel gave the letter to Somers on the evening before she passed away on Sunday, October 15. Hay confirmed in a statement that Somers peacefully passed away at home in the early morning hours of Sunday. "Despite battling an aggressive form of breast cancer for more than 23 years," Hay added, "Suzanne was surrounded by her loving husband Alan, her son Bruce, and her immediate family."

Hay also mentioned that Somers' family intends to commemorate her remarkable life on Monday, October 16, coinciding with what would have been the actress' 77th birthday. The statement concluded by expressing gratitude to her millions of adoring fans and followers. A private family burial will occur this week, with a memorial service scheduled for the following month. Somers and Hamel married in 1977 following a decade-long courtship. She had a son named Bruce Jr., 57, with her first husband Bruce Somers, whom she divorced in 1968.

Suzanne confirmed earlier this year that her cancer had resurfaced. She had initially been diagnosed with skin cancer in her thirties and later fought against breast cancer from 2000 onwards. Her treatment consisted of a lumpectomy and radiation therapy.

In a July Instagram post, Suzanne wrote, "As you may be aware, I dealt with breast cancer two decades ago, and every once in a while, it reappears, but I continually fight against it. I have utilized a combination of the most effective alternative and traditional treatments to combat the illness. This is not unfamiliar territory for me. I know how to gear up for battle, and I am resilient."

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