Beloved actress and wellness icon Suzanne Somers has passed away at the age of 76, following a long and courageous fight against breast cancer.
Her representative confirmed the heartbreaking news, sharing that Suzanne died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October 15. Her family had gathered to celebrate what would have been her 77th birthday the next day — turning what was meant to be a joyful occasion into a tender remembrance of her remarkable life.
For over two decades, Suzanne faced an aggressive form of breast cancer with resilience and determination. According to her spokesperson, she spent her final moments surrounded by her husband Alan, her son Bruce, and her closest loved ones. The family plans a private burial this week and a public memorial event in November.
In a candid interview with Fox News just this past July, Suzanne revealed that her cancer had returned. “I’ve been living with cancer for decades, using the best of both conventional and alternative treatments to keep it under control,” she said. She described each recurrence as a fresh battle: “When you hear those words — ‘it’s back’ — your stomach drops. But then, you gear up for the fight. I’m tough, and this is a battlefield I know well.”
Suzanne first shot to fame in 1977 playing the bubbly Chrissy Snow on the hit sitcom Three’s Company, alongside John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt. She later became a household name again as the face of the wildly successful ThighMaster — an at-home fitness tool that reportedly generated over $300 million in sales, co-owned with her husband Alan.
Beyond her acting and fitness fame, Suzanne built an impressive business empire, lending her name to everything from jewelry to protein supplements. She authored 27 books, including 14 New York Times bestsellers, and championed a lifestyle centered on organic living and chemical-free products — a passion fueled by her health journey.
Suzanne and Alan shared nearly five decades of marriage, and together they raised Bruce and delighted in their three grandchildren: Camelia, Violet, and Daisy.
In the days following her passing, People magazine published a deeply moving letter written by Alan to Suzanne just one day before her death. Wrapped in pink peonies and written entirely in capital letters, the letter explored the many layers of love they shared. Alan reflected: “I use the word love every day — in emails, conversations, even when talking about a meal or a Netflix show. But none of those versions apply to what I feel for Suzanne. There’s no word big enough, no phrase that captures it.”
He continued, “We spent 55 years together, 46 married, and 42 years without even an hour apart. Even holding hands at night or watching you sleep doesn’t cover it. There are no words left — only ‘Us,’ that magical, singular bond that is uniquely ours.”
Our hearts go out to Suzanne Somers’ family, friends, and countless fans during this incredibly difficult time. Her spirit, strength, and legacy will live on.