Actress Suzanne Somers has died: Goldie Hawn and more mourn “an icon”

US actress Suzanne Somers (1946-2023) died on Sunday at the age of 76. Your long-time press spokeswoman, R. Couri Hay, . “Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of October 15th. She was a 23-year survivor of an aggressive form of breast cancer,” Hay wrote in a statement released on behalf of the actress’ family.

Somers spent her final moments at home surrounded by her husband Alan Hamel, her son Bruce Somers Jr. and other members of her immediate family.

She was best known for her iconic roles in “Jack of Hearts with Two Ladies” (1977-1981) and “A Strong Family” (1991-1998). She has also published more than 25 books, been a New York Times bestselling author, and founded health and beauty companies.

Famous friends and fans pay tribute to her

“Sad, so sad,” commented Goldie Hawn (77) on the news of his death.

Film producer Adam Carolla, 59, said he was “devastated” to learn of Somers’ death and “an overall amazing human being.” “You will be greatly missed, my friend,” he added.

Fran Drescher (66) . “The severity of last week’s horrors was only made worse by the loss of friend Suzanne Somers,” she wrote, calling the actress a “sweet” and “talented woman.” “Life is very hard, wherever we can bring joy, love, empathy and kindness as we move through each day, we do. RIP dear Suzanne, you will be remembered for a long time.”

For Kathy Griffin (62), Somers was a “real buddy and networker”. “She loved connecting people,” she said, calling Somers a “pioneer in equal pay for actresses in situations where the man was paid significantly more than the woman.”