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Suzanne Somers died on Sunday from breast cancer. She was 76.
“Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October 15th,” her representative confirmed in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.
“She survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years.”
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Suzanne Somers died Sunday with her family by her side. She was 76. (Getty Images)
Her representatives added, “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 October 16th.
“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.”
SUZANNE SOMERS REVEALS BREAST CANCER RETURNED: ‘THIS IS FAMILIAR BATTLEGROUND’
Somers was diagnosed with cancer twice before. She suffered skin cancer in her 30s and breast cancer in her 50s.
Suzanne Somers began modeling before finding her passion as an actress. (Ron Galella)
Somers was known for her role as “Chrissy” in “Three’s Company” with John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt. (Getty Images)
In July, the “Step by Step” star revealed to Fox News Digital that her breast cancer had returned.
“I have been living with cancer for decades now, using the best of alternative and conventional medicine to keep it at bay. Every time that little f—– pops up, I continue to bat it back,” she said.
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“As one of millions of cancer patients, we do our best not to let this insidious disease control us. I find bliss in each day. My husband has been by my side every step of the way, and my family has been so supportive. Thank you for the outpouring of love and good wishes.”
Somers starred alongside Patrick Duffy in the family sitcom, “Step by Step.” (ABC Photo Archives)
Actress Suzanne Somers and husband Alan Hamel were married for 46 years. (Albert L. Ortega)
Somers added, “It’s a recurrence of my breast cancer,” she added. “Like any cancer patient, when you get that dreaded, ‘It’s back,’ you get a pit in your stomach. Then I put on my battle gear and go to war. This is familiar battleground for me, and I’m very tough.”
She previously shared with Fox News Digital that being vigilant and maintaining a healthy lifestyle was always part of her day-to-day routine.
“It’s really hard for me to eat food that’s not organic because I had cancer,” she noted. “So everything that I use needs to be toxic-free, including my haircare, skincare, makeup and household cleaning products — there’s not a single chemical in my house.”
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