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Suzanne Somers, the actress who starred in the 70s sitcom Three’s Company, has died at the age of 76.
The actress and businesswoman was best known for playing Chrissy Snow on the American sitcom as well as Carol Foster Lambert on Step By Step.
She died on Sunday, the day before her 77th birthday, at her home in California after living with breast cancer for more than 20 years.
“Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of 15 October,” a statement from her publicist said.
“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.
“Her family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on 16 October.
“Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly.”
Somers revealed in an Instagram post in July that her breast cancer had returned.
“As you know, I had breast cancer two decades ago, and every now and then it pops up again, and I continue to bat it down,” she wrote.
“I have used the best alternative and conventional treatments to combat it.
“This is not new territory for me. I know how to put on my battle…
