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By The Canadian Press

Day Before 77th Birthday

Actor, businesswoman Suzanne Somers passes away at 76

Oct 16, 2023 | 9:09 AM

Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show “Three’s Company” as well as her business endeavors, has died. She was 76.

Somers had breast cancer for over 23 years and her family says she died Sunday morning.

According to a statement provided by Somers’ longtime publicist, her husband Alan, her son Bruce and other family were with her.

They had gathered to celebrate the entertainer’s 77th birthday on Oct. 16. Instead, they say they will celebrate her life.