Suzanne Somers, ‘Three’s Company’ actress, dead at 76

Suzanne Somers, the actress best known for her role on the hit comedy tv series “Three’s Company” has died at the age of 76, according to a statement provided to CNN from her longtime publicist R. Couri Hay.

“Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October 15th. She survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years,” Hay wrote in a statement shared on behalf of the actress’ family.

The statement said Somers “was surrounded by her loving husband Alan, her son Bruce, and her immediate family.”

“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,” the statement added.