Famous actress Suzanne Somers died from breast cancer, according to the recently released death certificate obtained by The Blast.
The death certificate listed Somers’ immediate cause of death as “breast cancer with metastasis to the brain,” according to The Blast. The document went on to confirm that a biopsy was done to establish cause of death, but an autopsy was not carried out.
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The “Three’s Company” star passed away peacefully at her home at 5:30 am on Oct. 15, at the age of 76. The documents indicated she also suffered from hypertension and hydrocephalus, which were noted as being underlying conditions that contributed to her death, according to The Blast.
Somers battled an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years, and underwent a medical procedure as recently as July 2022. The actress was given an “intracerebral ventricular shunt” to treat hydrocephalus by removing excess fluid in the brain, according to The Blast.
Somers was buried at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City, October 18.
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Her death was announced by her longtime publicist, triggering an instant flood of messages on social media. Fans that had grown up watching Somers in “Step By Step” and “Three’s Company” shared memories and posted about their favorite episodes online. Celebrities came forward to express their sadness over her loss, and many came together in a moment of mourning to remember the actress’ decades-long contribution to the entertainment industry. (RELATED: Hollywood Star Suzanne Somers Reveals Secret To Keeping Marital Spark Alive At 76)
Somers is survived by her husband Alan, and her son, Bruce.