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New details have emerged regarding the tragic passing of the late Suzanne Somers. The beloved actress from Three’s Company lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 76 on October 15th. The cause of her death has now been specified as “breast cancer with metastasis to the brain,” according to her official death certificate obtained by The Blast on October 26th.
The certificate also revealed that Suzanne Somers had underlying health issues, including hypertension (high blood pressure) and hydrocephalus (a buildup of fluids in the brain) that she had been dealing with for over a year.
It’s important to note that an autopsy was not conducted, but a biopsy was performed.
Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at her home in California with her husband Alan Hamel and son Bruce Somers Jr. by her side on October 15th. Her husband, Alan Hamel, shared details about her final moments, saying, “We were in bed together and her breathing was erratic…there was no response except when I kissed her, she responded, and then around 5 o’clock in the morning, she was gone,” in an interview with NBC News.
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Prior to her passing, Suzanne Somers had been seeking specialized medical treatment in Chicago for her condition and had shown signs of improvement, according to her husband. However, her health suddenly deteriorated, and Alan Hamel recognized that she did not want to be hospitalized.
On what would have been her 77th birthday, Suzanne Somers’ family gathered to celebrate her life, sharing a touching video on her Instagram page. They expressed their gratitude for the love and support they have received and thanked everyone for sharing how Suzanne positively impacted their lives.
Suzanne Somers first faced health challenges in her 20s, battling cancer multiple times while starring in Three’s Company from 1977 to 1981. Despite her struggles, she never made a fuss about it. In her 30s, she was diagnosed with skin cancer, and in 2000, she began her fight against breast cancer.
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