R.I.P. – Beloved Star Suzanne Somers Dies at Age 76
“Suzanne was surrounded by her loving husband Alan, her son Bruce, and her immediate family”
Suzanne Somers, best remembered as Chrissy Snow on the 70s and 80s sitcom Three’s Company, has passed away at the age of 76.
Somers was a key to the show’s early success and had a natural talent for comedy despite a lack of formal training.
Variety reports:
Suzanne Somers, ‘Three’s Company’ and ‘Step by Step’ Star, Dies at 76
Suzanne Somers, who parlayed TV stardom in the sitcom hits “Three’s Company” and “Step by Step” into a personal fortune as a health and fitness pitchwoman and author, died Sunday in Palm Springs, Calif. She was 76.
“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,” Somers’ longtime publicist R. Couri Hay wrote in a statement on behalf of the actress’ family.
“Suzanne was surrounded by her loving husband Alan, her son Bruce, and her immediate family,” the statement continued. “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 leggy blonde first attracted attention with a small but eye-catching role on the big screen, as the nameless beauty in a white Thunderbird who captivates departing college freshman Curt Henderson (Richard Dreyfuss) in George Lucas’ ‘60s hit comedy-drama “American Graffiti” (1973).
Somers was surprisingly conservative for someone who worked in entertainment.
This morning we lost an American legend.
Iconic. Kind. Loving. Courageous. Tough.
Words escape me…. pic.twitter.com/TqBTTxzPR5
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) October 15, 2023
Suzanne Somers was an unapologetic Trump supporter during peak wokeness in Hollywood. She was truly brave. RIP. https://t.co/l4MqXPCjvf
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) October 15, 2023
Suzanne Somers was a wonderful person. I had her on my radio show a few times and met her once or twice. She had a big smile. She was a health enthusiast. And a great patriot. I wish her family my deepest condolences. May she rest in peace. https://t.co/xnOP0UWUlF
— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) October 15, 2023
I’m devastated to hear of the passing of my dear friend Suzanne Somers: a true superstar who was brilliant, kind, generous, funny & lovely in every way.
She also loved her country with her whole heart.
She was truly beautiful inside & out.
Rest In Peace, my sweet friend 💔 pic.twitter.com/WLMAoowxXv
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) October 15, 2023
She was so gracious and she energized everyone around her.
Rest in peace Suzanne Somers 🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/JfvJCecXUU— Jeanine Pirro (@JudgeJeanine) October 15, 2023
Oh no! So sad to see this. She loved to make people laugh. I met her once and she just beamed kindness and beauty and love. R.I.P. Suzanne Somers. https://t.co/DRvBFvIAkg
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) October 15, 2023
In this video, Somers talks about being cast on Three’s Company just as she was about to give up on show business.
Fred Silverman, who was the head of the network at the time, talks about casting Somers in this clip.
In the fifth season of the show, Somers got into a pay dispute with the network and left the show under unpleasant circumstances. It put such a strain on the cast that Somers’ co-stars stopped talking to her. In fact, it wasn’t until 2012 that Somers was reuinited with Joyce DeWitt, the actress who played Janet Wood, Jack and Chrissy’s sensible roommate who worked at a flower shop.
Following her departure from Three’s Company, Somers went on to do a live stage show in Las Vegas and ultimately returned to television on the ABC series Step by Step. She also enjoyed huge success on the Home Shopping Network for years.
Somers was tremendously talented and will be missed.
Thank you for all the laughs.
Featured image via YouTube.
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I was sad to hear of her passing. I use to watch her on HS.N because she was so fun. Never bought anything but would just watch her., she was just full of life, and what a life
She did initially have a lumpectomy and radiation but I believe she went holistic for the most part after her initial breast cancer.
It’s always there lurking, she was magnificent
RIP beautiful girl
I grew up watching Three’s Company. I was too young to understand a lot of the sexual innuendo. I seem to recall that the Jack Tripper character pretended to be gay so that the landlord looked the other way. Great memories, and RIP Suzanne Summers.
Oh no, RIP Suzanne.