News about Suzanne Somers

Is Richard Simmons Hollywood's most tortured star?As once-flamboyant fitness guru is diagnosed with cancer, his MANY painful hardships laid bare - from near-fatal eating disorder to mysterious disappearance that sparked SEX CHANGE conspiracies

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 21, 2024
Richard helped millions of people around the world lose weight through his aerobic classes and at-home work-out videos, but the fitness guru's meteoric rise from the spotlight was overshadowed by his tragic fall from the spotlight. Since battling a life-threatening eating disorder he suffered as a youth, the exercise specialist, who is now 75, opened his first gym in 1974. However, what started as a way to help those that might benefit from losing some weight quickly turned into a massive fitness empire, with Richard becoming a huge Hollywood celebrity along the way. His eccentricity, flamboyant costumes, and vivacious spirit all helped him to gain a large fanbase who came to him for exercise but also for a smile on their faces. But in 2014, the man who once clamored for a chance to get in front of cameras suddenly disappeared entirely from the spotlight overnight, leaving many to wonder: What would drive one of the most extroverted characters in the world to abruptly become a recluse? This week, Richard's meteoric rise to the top and tragic departure from the spotlight are on everyone's minds - as he has now revealed that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer. FEMAIL pushed ahead and recapped his rollercoaster ride from start to finish amid the devastating news.

Lance Reddick, Suzanne Somers and Treat Williams were among the actors left out of the Oscars 2024 In Memoriam segment

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 11, 2024
Those who had died with the annual In Memoriam segment at Oscars 2024 were remembered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, although some were not included. The segment was supposed to be a new interpretation of Andrea Bocelli's classic song Time to Say Goodbye, which he performed on stage with his son Matteo. Many Hollywood celebrities were honoured in the program, but there were also plenty of high-profile actors left out, including Lance Reddick, Suzane Somers, and Treat Williams.

Suzanne Somers' STUNNING Palm Springs estate she shared with husband Alan Hamel hits the market for $9 MILLION - just three months after Three's Company star died from breast cancer

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 29, 2024
Suzanne Somers' lavish Palm Springs home has hit the market for nearly $9 million. Suzanne and her husband, television presenter Alan Hamel, and producer Suzanne Hamel, all 87, bought the 28-acre property in California in 1977, the same year they were married. The actress died at the age of 76 with Alan by her side at the estate in October 2023. Breast cancer was the cause of death, a condition she had suffered with for decades. The property's 7,280 square feet includes five separate buildings, with the main home housing a primary suite, six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, 24-seat dining room, and wine cellar.

Her Ghost??Suzanne Somers' Widower Says 'Very Strange' Things Have Been Happening Since Her Death

perezhilton.com, January 17, 2024
Is Suzanne Somers visiting from beyond the grave?? It's hard to believe that it's only been three months since the iconic Three's Company founder passed away at the age of 76. She left her son Bruce Somers Jr. and husband Alan Hamel, who were married for almost 50 years, to whom she was grateful. So impressive. But surprisingly Alan now says he hasn’t been completely lonely since she left him…

Since the death of Three's Company actor Alan Hamel three months ago, Suzanne Somers' widow Alan Hamel says "very strange things" are happening at his house

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 16, 2024
Suzanne Somers, a member of Three's Company, died on October 15 - one day before her 77th birthday - in Palm Springs, California. Alan Hamel, 87, has said that'very strange' things are going on inside the house they shared together. Three unusual activities in one day made him wonder if the blonde beauty's spirit was in their house, he told PageSix. In the kitchen, the living room, and the dining room, a hummingbird flocked into our house and made the rounds,' he told the outlet. The bird then 'hovered' in front of a framed picture of lovebirds Hamel and Somers in their breakfast nook, and even landed on top and stayed there.' 'The fire started all by itself,' and Suzanne's new composter added to it.' And Alan claims that it's "no one's ever heard of this guy," the mysterious maestro said. This comes after he told DailyMail.com in late October that he finds the actress' presence in bed above him.

Suzanne Somers' husband Alan Hamel reveals the Timberland boots that she was buried in reference their SEX LIFE and lasting romance

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 6, 2023
Suzanne Somers' husband Alan Hamel had previously revealed that the Three's Company actor was buried in an unusual pair of Timberland boots with sentimental significance. And now the widower is sharing what made those boots so special to the actress, who died on October 15 in Palm Springs, California, among her relatives, including Hamel, her son Bruce and others immediate families. On Tuesday, Hamel revealed that the chunky work boots had designs drawn on them, including the phrase "in love forever" to honor their passion.

According to Suzanne Somers' widow, she was buried in Timberland boots

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 5, 2023
Suzanne Somers' husband Alan Hamel claims that the late actress was buried in Timberland boots. "Suzanne never had boots made for walking on the rocks, so I bought the Timberland boots," Hamel, 87, told People Monday. Hamel 'personalized the gift' by drawing on them in a few words that reflected our life to a certain degree and made them more personal to Suzanne.'

During a emotional memorial service, Suzanne Somers' son Bruce pays a loving tribute to his late mother: "She made you feel like a million dollars."

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 3, 2023
Bruce Somers, Suzanne Somers' son, paid a loving tribute to his late mother during a memorial service held at the Stone Eagle Club in Palm Desert on Thursday. The festival was dedicated to honoring the actor's legacy nearly two months after she tragically died on Sunday, October 15 - just one day before her 77th birthday. Several people attended to help honor the Three's Company's alum, including her husband Alan Hamel, their children, as well as billionaire Charles Koch and his wife.

Suzanne Somers' family talks celebrating their FIRST Thanksgiving without the Three's Company star a month after she died at 76: 'We will honor her'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 21, 2023
Suzanne Somers, a member of Three's Company, died of cancer at the age of 76. And now her family will have their first holidays without the bubbly blonde TV and film actress. 'This year will be our first Thanksgiving without Suzanne, and no one of us can imagine it,' her daughter-in-law Caroline Somers told People.' 'She was Thanksgiving to us.' Normally, the family gathers at Suzanne Hamel's Palm Springs home. Nature and time together for a week, she shared. 'It's always been our family's most treasured holiday,' Caroline, who used to cook with Suzanne. 'So much of Suzanne's legacy is in the kitchen! I learned from the best, and I'll do my damnest to honor her and feed our families with those familiar Thanksgiving comforting tastes.' Suzanne and Alan have a son Bruce, who has been married to Caroline since 1991, and they have stepchildren, Stephen and Leslie, and six grandchildren.

Suzanne Somers' cause of death REVEALED two weeks after her passing

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 28, 2023
Suzanne Somers' official cause of death was revealed less than two weeks after she died on October 15 at the age of 76 at her Palm Springs home.

Suzanne Somers' death REVEALED: The breast cancer of the Three's Company had metastasized to the brain and was fighting hydrocephalus before death at the age of 76

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 26, 2023
Suzanne Somers' official cause of death has been revealed less than two weeks after she died at the age of 76 in Palm Springs, Florida. According to the death certificate obtained by The Blast, the Three's Company actor's breast cancer - which she battled for more than two decades - had metastasized to the brain. This was listed as a her "immediate cause of death," but her other contributing factors, including hypertension and hydrocephalus, may have contributed to her death.

EXCLUSIVE: Suzanne Somers' husband Alan Hamel tears up as he reveals her final road trip, the 'vision' he had after her death and the promise he made to the Three's Company star

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 23, 2023
Suzanne Somers, a founder of Three's Company, died at the age of 76 last week, just one day before her 77th birthday. As she lost her battle against breast cancer, her husband Alan Hamel talked exclusively with DailyMail.com. As he teared up, he said, 'We shared a last kiss.' Since she died, the 87-year-old actor admitted that he had a "vision" of his blonde bombshell wife. I was alone in bed half asleep when I reached out for her hand and saw her.' 'She looked like she was there,' he explained. The television presenter gave insight into their unusual Hollywood love tale, from how they met in the 1960s to falling in love on a houseboat. She had an anklet with bells on it, and she fit right in,' he said of living in Sausalito's hippie neighborhood. He promised to keep her business alive, which was her dying wish. "She wanted me to continue to her business, not to sell organic food to her "ladies" as she referred to them. 'She wanted her clients to have the best,' he said.

In the midst of Suzanne Somers' shock death, Alan Hamel's love tale is told

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 21, 2023
Suzanne Somers had a magical love affair with Alan Hamel that spanned half a century.

Bruce Somers' son Bruce portrays bravely as he leads errands with his niece Daisy, just days after his mother's death from breast cancer

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 20, 2023
Bruce Somers, Jr., Suzanne Somers' son, was on a brave face on Wednesday after his mother's tragic death. The actress and influencer died on Sunday after a long battle against breast cancer, just one day before her 77th birthday. Bruce, 57, was the only son of the Three's Company actor Bruce.

Suzanne Somers is honoured on Dancing With The Stars with a montage after her death at 76, eight years after she appeared on the program

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 18, 2023
Following Suzanne Somers' passing on Sunday, Dancing with the Stars paid tribute to her in two touching tributes. Following a battle with breast cancer, the legendary actress, who appeared in Three's Company and Step By Step, died at the age of 76. DWTS paid tribute to the departed actress and former contestant during her show on Tuesday night with an emotional montage.

EXCLUSIVE: Suzanne Somers' friends tried to convince her to ditch holistic approach to cancer treatment in favor of chemotherapy - but she had 'no regrets' as she enjoyed early birthday celebration with loved ones in days before her death

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 18, 2023
Suzanne, the television goddess and wellness specialist, died of breast cancer on October 15, surrounded by family and relatives, including her husband of 55 years, Alan Hamel. DailyMail.com has found out that in the months leading up to her death, those close to the Three's Company founder, who advocated for - and wrote books about - alternative healing techniques, encouraged her to seek out more conventional therapies to treat the disease.

Jaclyn Smith, 77, of Charlie's Angels, talks about the 'generous' act Three's Company actor Suzanne Somers, who died at the age of 76

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 18, 2023
Suzanne Somers died this week at the age of 76. And soon after her longtime friend Jaclyn Smith of Charlie's Angels fame posted a loving tribute on Instagram with a fun throwback snapshot, a little late. 'I first met Suzanne after I admired the sweater she was wearing on the cover of a magazine - looking spectacular as always!' The Rage Of Angels actor wrote a poem. 'I called to ask where she got it from.' It was a gift,' she said. I will find out!' 'Unexpectedly, she had Alan pick it up for me from a Canadian store.' She'd never let me pay for it, but she'd be generous enough.

Suzanne Somers' husband Alan Hamel buries his head in his hands with grief after singing happy heavenly 77th birthday to her with family

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 18, 2023
Suzanne Somers' second husband Alan Hamel became emotional on Monday after she lost her 23-year battle with stage II breast cancer while surrounded by seven of his nearest and dearest the day after. The 87-year-old widow exclaimed 'We love you!' I screamed for his late mother before burying his face in his hands while absolutely overwhelmed with sadness.

Suzanne Somers' DWTS companion Tony Dovolani says her death "hit me like a ton of bricks" and recalls her as a 'light' and a symbol of hope.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 17, 2023
Suzanne Somers' Dancing with the Stars partner is remembering the actress fondly after her death on Sunday. The actress lost her battle against cancer a day before her 77th birthday.

Suzanne Somers' husband Alan Hamel's emotional TV tribute to his  'beautiful' wife as he speaks out about her final moments before her death

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 17, 2023
Suzanne Somers' husband Alan Hamel has spoken out about his wife's last moments before her death after a lengthy battle with cancer. The 76-year-old actress of Three's Company died on Monday, just one day before her 77th birthday. Today's widow, who is now 87, told Today that he was grateful he was there when he left us.' 'She was heavy breathing at the end, and I gave her a tablet to help her breathing, but it didn't work,' Alan said. 'I was so grateful that I was with her when she left us; it was so peaceful and stunning, and she was gorgeous.'

Violet Somers, Suzanne Somers' granddaughter, writes a touching goodbye note to her 'Zannie': "I miss you already."

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 17, 2023
Following Suzanne Somers' death, tributes have poured in from all sorts of Hollywood celebrities, and Violet has penned her tribute. On Monday, the 25-year-old fashion designer - the daughter of Suzanne's only son Bruce Somers Jr. and his wife Caroline - took to Instagram. She wrote the 'final birthday card' on October 14, just one day before she passed away at 76 on October 15, and one day before what would have been her 77th birthday.

Suzanne Somers' final photo with husband Alan Hamel revealed: The actress looked blissful in loved-up snap just two months before her death

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 17, 2023
Suzanne Somers shared a snapshot of her and husband Alan Hamel two months before her death, looking very much in love. The actress, who died on Sunday, one day shy of her 77th birthday, took to Instagram to show the sweet last snap with Hamel, 87. In the photo she is shown smiling with her eyes closed as she cozies up to her husband of 46 years, who is standing behind her and leaning in.

Alan Hamel, Suzanne Somers' husband, relates her last hours with his wife before she died after battling with cancer

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 17, 2023
Suzanne Somers' husband, Alan Hamel, 87, has been chronicling their last moments with one another before the 76-year-old died on Sunday. When Hamel's breathing became irregular, she understood it was inevitable, and he believed it was inevitable. He had spent hours talking to her, but there was no response other than when he kissed her. Somers died just a few hours later. Both the couple had been married for 46 years and had known one another for 55 years. After spending six weeks of consultations with experts in Chicago, Somers' cancer returned in July and seemed to be improving.

In one of Suzanne Somers' last in-depth interviews before her tragic death, she embraced her older fanbase: "I've got a massive constituency."

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 17, 2023
Suzanne Somers talked about embracing her older fanbase in one of her last in-depth interviews she taped before her unexpected death on Sunday, at the age of 76. The retired actress, who has sold over ten million ThighMasters, has spent the past few decades as a wellness guru, hawking bioidentical hormone replacement therapy as the fountain of youth.