Suzanne Somers , Dead at 76.
The death of the 'Three's Company' and
'Step by Step' actress was announced
on Oct. 15, ABC News reports. .
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. , R. Couri Hay, Suzanne Somers' publicist, via statement.
Her husband, son and immediate family
were with her at the time of her death.
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, R. Couri Hay, Suzanne Somers' publicist, via statement.
Somers was first diagnosed
with breast cancer in 2000.
In 2023, she told 'Good Morning America,' "every now and then it pops up again,
and I continue to bat it down.".
This is not new territory for me.
I know how to put on my battle
gear and I'm a fighter, Suzanne Somers, via 2023 'Good Morning America' interview.
In addition to acting, Somers was the
spokesperson for Thighmaster.
She helped to sell millions of units, which led to her "induction into the Direct Marketing Response Alliance Hall of Fame," ABC News reports.
Somers also wrote several books ranging
from memoirs to cookbooks and poetry