Suzanne Somers, star of 'Three's Company,' dies at 76

[The Grand Illuminist]

Source: NBC News

Suzanne Somers is dead at 76, according to her longtime publicist R. Couri Hay.

The “Three’s Company” actress died in her home while surrounded by her family in the early hours of Sunday, which was the eve of her 77th birthday.

“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,” Hay said in a statement on behalf of Somers’ family.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/suzanne-somers-star-threes-company-dies-76-rcna120514

[LetMyPeopleVote]

1. May she rest in peace

[BumRushDaShow]

2. Just saw the AP breaking

I will say I enjoyed the show immensely and leave it at that. Condolences to the family.

[LenaBaby61]

11. I was about to turn 17 when I got her autograph at Battle of the Network Superstars ...

In 1978. Back then, she couldn't have been more sweet and engaging. There were a lot of people trying to get her autograph. She signed all of our autographs up front (about 15), then some guy told her she was needed for something. She said "Sorry guys, I signed as many as I could," and she did. I had a lot of start autographs from Battle of from the first few years, but lost them all when I moved in later years. Darn!!

The cycle of life is what it is, but the last year it seems like a LOT of movie stars are dying in clumps, or hell, week after week of one another. I know many are very old, sick et al, but I don't recall so many dying within such a short period of each other like this. Same goes for musicians also, now that I think about it

[BumRushDaShow]

12. But then you have this

https://pagesix.com/2018/01/23/suzanne-somers-supporting-trump-is-a-career-killer/

And it's amazing how much those "Battle of the..." events were so much a part of the '70s!

Back in 1976, one of my high school classes got tickets to a Mike Douglas Show taping (which was recorded here in Philly) and I managed to snag an autograph from Don Knotts, who was obviously on his way out to his limo and probably had a million things on his mind, but who stopped, looked at me, and graciously signed my little autograph book. But when it came to getting Kristy McNicol's, who at the time was around the same age as my classmates, I watched as her managers and handlers forced her to greet the crowds, holding her in place as she was surrounded by people, and press. And the sheer terror in her eyes hit me so hard that from that point on, I refused to approach any celebrity for an autograph after that.

[Pototan]

14. Some of my late relatives were also Trump supporters

may they all rest in peace.

[ArkansasDemocrat1]

3. Damn :-(

She was a star for sure. Now only Joyce DeWitt is left

[IrishEyes]

6. Some of the other actors are still alive

Joyce DeWitt (Janet) is 74
Richard Kline (Larry) is 79
Jenilee Harrison (Cindy) is 65
Priscilla Barnes (Terri) is 68

My condolences to Suzanne Somers friends and family. I loved watching reruns of Threes Company when I was a kid.

[LenaBaby61]

10. Think Richard Kline is still kicking at 79 years of age.

That makes 2 remaining from the original cast. Jenilee Harrison and Priscilla Barnes were on during the shows later years.

[chowder66]

4. So sad...R.I.P.

[Oopsie Daisy]

5. She played dumb, but she was smart and wouldn't be taken advantage of.

I admired her very much! I enjoyed her acting and her characters that made me laugh. It always bothers me when celebrities who are near my age start to say goodbye. It's a reminder of how precious time is, and how little there is remaining.

[KT2000]

8. This!!

RIP Ms Somers.

[area51]

7. RIP

[Raine]

9. Sad news ... 🕯️🙏

R-I-P Suzanne