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Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg It’s hard to overstate the late 1970s stardom of Suzanne Somers, who died on Oct. 15 in Palm Springs at 76. “Three’s Company” made Somers one of the most popular faces on TV, thanks to Chrissy Snow, the naive and charming character she played on the ABC sitcom. Somers fought for equal pay decades before it became a rallying cry for female actors — and she wound up getting fired for it. But Somers bounced back with TV series like “She’s the Sheriff” and “Step by Step,” and became a ubiquitous author and TV pitch woman. Perhaps even more importantly, she inspired a new generation of stars — including Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg. Here, the ‘Masked Singer’ panelist, SiriusXM host and performer pays tribute to her mentor and longtime friend. We all aspire to leave behind a positive impact, and Suzanne Somers achieved that and much more.
In Hollywood, she shattered stereotypes, proving that ditsy blondes were often played by some of the sharpest women in the industry. Suzanne’s brilliance was undeniable. During my formative years, watching “Three’s Company,” I was captivated by Suzanne.
It wasn’t just her physical beauty that left an impression, but her impeccable comedic timing, her remarkable ability to poke fun at herself and, most notably, her uncanny gift for winning over hearts effortlessly. Shortly after arriving in Hollywood, I had the privilege of sharing a meal with Suzanne. They say “Never meet your heroes,” but this adage didn’t hold true when it came to Suzanne.
She embodied everything my younger self had admired. She was intelligent, beautiful, humorous and, above all, compassionate. Suzanne took the time to mentor me, influencing not just my career but also my personal life.
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Suzanne Somers’ cause of death was breast cancer with metastasis to the brain, according to her death certificate.
obtained by The Blast, which noted that a biopsy was done to confirm the cause, although no autopsy took place. Contributing factors also included hypertension (high blood pressure) and hydrocephalus — a neurological disorder of the brain that involves a buildup of fluid — according to the report.The former “Three’s Company” and “Step by Step” star died Oct. 15 in Palm Springs, California, after a years-long battle with cancer.
Suzanne Somers tragically died just one day before her 77th birthday earlier this month and now her official cause of death has been released.
Entertainment Tonight the day after her passing at age 76. “I had it in my calendar to wish her a happy birthday because she was turning 77 in a couple days. When I found out, it just cut my legs from under me because she was such a beacon of light.”“I remember Suzanne Somers with a smile on her face, and it just saddens me to the core because I knew she really fought this cancer for such a long time,” he continued.
following her death at age 76 on Sunday. The “Three’s Company” actress battled breast cancer for more than 23 years.Somers died just one day shy of her 77th birthday on Monday. Her granddaughter, the daughter of Somers’ son, Bruce Somers Jr., posted the “final birthday card” she wrote for her grandmother, whom she lovingly called “Zannie.”“‘Thank you’ is not enough.
“Three’s Company” star Suzanne Somers passed away Sundayat the age of 76 after a battle with breast cancer. During her long career in showbiz, she made her fortune starring on the hit ’70s sitcom, as well as being a spokeswoman for the contraption, the ThighMaster.But as to how she got to be a part of the thigh-busting equipment empire, is a tale within itself.Somers was best known for playing the ditzy blonde Chrissy Snow on “Three’s Company” from 1977 to 1981 alongside late star John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt.Ritter was reportedly being paid $150,000 per episode — and Somers wanted to be on the same playing field.She asked the network executives for equal pay and demanded a salary bump similar to the “8 Simple Rules” alum.
The late Suzanne Somers and husband Alan Hamel seemingly had a love story straight out of a Hollywood movie. Somers and Hamel often spoke highly of their 45-year marriage, which lasted until the “Step by Step” star died Sunday, just one day before her 77th birthday.In January 2021, Somers gushed to Us Weekly, “We give each other a lot of attention. That seems simple, but you’d be amazed at how many couples don’t remember to give one another a lot of attention.”The “Three’s Company” alum continued, “It’s not, like, a chore for us.
A day after Suzanne Somers’ death, we’re hearing more about the final gift her husband gave her.
Suzanne Somers‘ son, Bruce Somers Jr., is speaking out.
Suzanne Somers received a touching gift from her husband shortly before she passed away, and her team is sharing it with the world.
told People in a statement on Monday. “For that brief moment it was unbelievable. But indeed she has passed.” “She beautifully passed through my life on this leg of her endless journey,” continued Duffy.
Suzanne Somers lit up America’s TV screens when she burst on the scene as Christmas Noelle “Chrissy” Snow in the ribald sitcom “Three’s Company.”The actress, along with co-stars John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt, forged a comedy trinity that powered “Three’s Company” for eight highly-rated seasons on ABC from 1977-1984.Somers died on Oct. 15 at the age of 76, following a battle with breast cancer for more than 23 years.The series transformed blonde, bubbly Somers into a national phenomenon in the role of Chrissy who, with her roommate Janet Wood (DeWitt) and Jack Tripper (Ritter), sharing an apartment in Santa Monica, Calif. Jack pretended to be gay to outfox their landlord, Mr.
one day after her death.The actress, best known for playing ditzy blonde Chrissy Snow opposite John Ritter on the classic TV sitcom “Three’s Company,” died Sunday at the age of 76 after a decades-long battle with cancer. Hamel, 87, took to her Instagram account on what would have been Somers’ 77th birthday, to express what spending a lifetime of love with the “Step by Step” actress has meant to him.“Love, there is no version of the word love that is applicable to Suzanne. The closest version in words isn’t even close,” Hamel begin the post, which was accompanied by three photos of the couple smiling together during happier times.
Suzanne Somers tragically passed away over the weekend, just one day before her 77th birthday.
Suzanne Somers has passed away following a long battle with cancer. The 76-year-old actress died one day before her 77th birthday, accompanied by her loved ones, as confirmed to HOLA! USA by her longtime publicist, R. Couri Hay.“Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Oct.
Three’s Company and Step By Step, has died aged 76.The actor died on Sunday morning (October 15) following a battle with breast cancer, as confirmed in a statement from her family on Instagram.“Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October 15th,” the statement read. “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.
Valerie Wu Intern Hollywood is mourning Suzanne Somers, star of sitcoms “Three’s Company” and “Step by Step,” who died Sunday after a long battle with breast cancer. The actor would have celebrated her 77th birthday on Monday, Oct. 16.
Barry Manilow is paying tribute to his longtime friend Suzanne Somers.
The many worlds that Suzanne Somers inhabited — entertainment, entrepreneurship, politics — came together online today as news of her passing spread. She was remembered fondly by all for a remarkable life spent as a success in virtually everything she touched.