Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show “Three’s Company” and her successful business endeavors, has passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October 15th. She was 76 and had been battling an aggressive form of breast cancer for more than 23 years.
Born and raised in California, Somers started her career as a poet and writer. Her first TV appearances were on talk shows to promote her debut poetry book. She began acting in the 1960s and 1970s in bit parts and guest roles, but it was her starring role of Chrissy Snow in Three’s Company that made her a star.
In addition to her acting career, Somers became a successful entrepreneur and businesswoman. She became renowned for her self-help books, many of which center around alternative medicine. Despite some controversy over the years, her success cannot be denied.
Hours before her death, Suzanne’s husband of almost five decades, Alan Hamel, gifted her a beautiful and heartfelt birthday gift. It was a handwritten love poem wrapped in her favorite pink peonies. The poem was a reflection of their long love affair. Unfortunately, the exact words of the poem are not available.
Suzanne Somers had one biological child, a son named Bruce Somers Jr., born in 1965 from her first marriage to Bruce Somers. The marriage lasted from 1965 to 1968. After her divorce, she married Alan Hamel in 1977. Through this marriage, she became a stepmother to Hamel’s two children from a previous relationship, Stephen and Leslie Hamel.
As for her career, Suzanne Somers had a diverse filmography. Some of the notable works in her career include:
- “Three’s Company” (TV Series, 1977–1981)
- “Step By Step” (TV Series, 1991–1998)
- “She’s The Sheriff” (TV Series)
- “The Darklings” (Movie, 1999)
- “No Laughing Matter” (Movie, 1998)
- “Devil’s Food” (Movie, 1996)
- “Seduced by Evil” (Movie, 1994)
- “Exclusive” (Movie, 1992)
- “Keeping Secrets” (Movie, 1991)
- “Rich Men, Single Women” (Movie, 1990)
Somers was not only a successful actress but also a prolific author and entrepreneur. Here are some of the books she wrote and products she promoted:
Books:
- “Knockout: Interviews with Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer and How To Prevent Getting it in the First Place” (2009)
- “Breakthrough: Eight Steps to Wellness” (2008)
- “TOX-SICK: From Toxic to Not Sick” (2015)
- “Keeping Secrets” (1988)
- “The Sexy Years: Discover the Hormone Connection: The Secret to Fabulous Sex, Great Health, and Vitality, for Women and Men” (2003)
- “A New Way to Age: The Most Cutting-Edge Advances in Antiaging” (2020)
- “Two’s Company: A Fifty-Year Romance with Lessons Learned in Love, Life & Business” (2017)
- “Suzanne Somers’ Get Skinny on Fabulous Food” (1999)
- “Suzanne Somers’ Eat, Cheat, and Melt the Fat Away” (2001)
- “Suzanne Somers’ Fast and Easy: Lose Weight the Somersize Way with Quick, Delicious Meals for the Entire Family!” (2002)
Products: Suzanne Somers promoted a variety of products, many of which were focused on health and wellness. These include:
- Organic Makeup
- Green Home Cleaning Supplies
- Anti-Aging Skincare, Creams, Serums, and Lotions
- Haircare products
- Supplements
She launched her own line, Suzanne Organics, in 2019 which offers many categories of products.
The bulk of Suzanne Somers’ earnings came from her ThighMaster sales and her acting career. She also earned income as a published author and an avid proponent of hormone therapy.
Suzanne Somers leaves behind an impressive legacy, both in terms of her career and financial success. As of October 2023, Suzanne Somers had an estimated net worth of $100 million to $110 million.
She will be remembered for her extraordinary life and contributions to the entertainment industry. Her family thanks her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly.
