Suzanne Somers passed away early Sunday morning at the age of 76, following a long battle with breast cancer. Her passing was announced by longtime publicist, R. Couri Hay.
“Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Oct. 15. She survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years,” he said.
“Suzanne was surrounded by her loving husband, Alan [Hamel], her son, Bruce, and her immediate family.”
Somers’ family planned on gathering to celebrate her 77th birthday on Monday. “Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly,”
“A private family burial will take place this week, with a memorial to follow next month.”
Page Six was the first outlet to report the actress's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and loved ones.
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Suzanne Somers at the 27th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival
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