Suzanne Somers, the beloved actress known for her role as Chrissy Snow in the iconic TV series “Three’s Company,” passed away at 76 

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She died in Palm Springs, California, surrounded by her family, just a day before her 77th birthday 

Her long-time publicist, R. Couri Hay, confirmed the news, stating that Suzanne’s family had gathered to celebrate her birthday but now would celebrate her remarkable life 

Suzanne Somers had been battling breast cancer for over 23 years 

In July, she shared on Instagram that her breast cancer had returned, expressing her determination to fight this familiar battle