Suzanne Somers Dies at 76

Suzanne Somers Dies at 76

American actress and fitness enthusiast Suzanne Somers has died at 76.

Best known for her role as Chrissy Snow on the sitcom Three’s Company, Somers later became a spokesperson for the exercise equipment “Thighmaster.”

Somers later appeared on such shows as Step by Step and Dancing With the Stars. 

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“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,” publicist R. Court Hay wrote in a statement shared on behalf of the actress’ family, according to CNN.

The statement said Somers “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. Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly,” the statement added.

Somers revealed this summer on social media that she was dealing with a recurrence of breast cancer.