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Breast cancer is a topic that hits close to home for many. It is one of the most common cancers in women and while it is as overwhelming as it can get, humanity’s biggest weapon against it is awareness and education. Routine check-ups and self-assessments help in early detection of cancer which is the second-most ideal situation in the scenario.

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We are well into October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The month is more than wearing pink ribbons; it is about the countless women who have been affected by breast cancer and the countless who will be in the future. It is important to learn stories about brave women who have battled the disease in order to be aware of the dos and don’ts. Here are a few celebrities who either lost in battle or emerged victorious.

Jason Ritter has a very specific impression of his late father’s iconic Three’s Company character in his repertoire.

Three’s Company premiered on ABC in March 1977, and ran a total of eight seasons. The sitcom’s original cast was comprised of John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, Joyce DeWitt, Norman Fell, Audra Lindley and Richard Kline, with Don Knotts, Jenilee Harrison and Priscilla Barnes joining the mix in later years.

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During 33 seasons of Dancing with the Stars, hundreds of celebrities have attempted to win a Mirrorball trophy. The show’s highest honor includes bragging rights, a glittery disco ball, and a career kickstart (or restart). There have been plenty of superstars who have tried to win the show’s highest honor. How many do you remember?

These superstar celebrities appeared on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Throughout Dancing with the Stars‘ history, many superstar celebrities have attempted to win a Mirrorball trophy. Some were, at the beginning, the pinnacle or trying to revive their careers.

Nonetheless, for many of these stars, ballroom dancing was their most difficult personal challenge. Some had dance experience, while others had never danced before.

Here are just some of the famous names who have appeared during 33 seasons of the ABC juggernaut:

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The Big Bang Theory presented a stunning ensemble of actors. But in the world of television, where shows are premiered every now and then, comparisons are inevitable. The same happened to Tbbt as well in a past interview. Interestingly, the show was being compared to the likes of other sitcoms such as Three’s Company and Friends.

Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki in The Big Bang Theory || Credits: CBS

But while Johnny Galecki welcomed the Friends comparisons, he looked quite annoyed when Tbbt was compared with the John Ritter starrer.

Johnny Galecki Looked Visibly Annoyed With Three’s Company Comparisons With Tbbt, but Not Friends

After Friends ended in 2004, people thought for the longest time that no other show could level up to the benchmark it had created in the genre. But The Big Bang Theory, released in 2007, shifted that perspective to a good extent. Fans will have their own...

Over the past few years, with the rise of the social-media marketing ecosystem, the word “authenticity” has been increasingly integrated into the pop culture consciousness. As used by brands in pitch meetings and slide decks, it’s an ineffable commodity possessed by a rarified few in the creator space who seem to start trends, rather than follow them. According to brands, it’s the reason why followers connect with certain influencers — not, as one would otherwise suspect, because of their predilection for posting bikini photos or selfies with rappers and NHL players.

Fred Roos, the casting director turned producer who jump-started the career of Jack Nicholson and collaborated often with Francis Ford Coppola, sharing a best picture Oscar with the filmmaker for The Godfather Part II, has died. He was 89.

Roos died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, a publicist announced.

It’s part of Hollywood lore that before Harrison Ford became a famous actor, he was laboring as a carpenter to make ends meet. What some might not know is that it was at Roos’ house where Ford was woodworking when the casting director befriended him, eventually pushing him for roles in George Lucas’ American Graffiti (1973) and Star Wars (1977) and Coppola’s The Conversation (1974).

And it was Roos who convinced Lucas — who had been leaning toward Amy Irving — that Carrie Fisher should portray Princess Leia in Star Wars. (Roos did not have an official role on that film.)

Roos, however,...

Fred Roos, the Oscar-winning The Godfather Part II producer and longtime executive producer for Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola, died Saturday in Beverly Hills at 89, four days shy of his 90th birthday.

The news about Roos, who won his Godfather Part II Oscar and later was nominated for Coppola’s Apocalypse Now, comes as Francis Ford Coppola is here at the Cannes Film Festival, 45 years after winning the Palme d’Or for Apocalypse Now. Coppola is in town with his $120 million passion project Megalopolis, which had its world premiere last week. Roos is billed as producer on Megalopolis.

The news also comes after Coppola’s wife of 61 years, Eleanor, died April 12. Roos was an executive producer on Hearts of Darkness, her famed documentary about the making of Apocalypse Now that won them both an Emmy in 1992.

Roos was Francis Coppola’s co-producer on The Conversation, The Godfather Part II and Apocalypse Now,...

“Chip! Our mother is Charles Manson!”

What does it mean to be a good mother? Is it the ability to cook the perfect meatloaf or a talent for bird calls? Is it an impeccably turned out family each Sunday morning and an organized recycling setup? These may be important to a picture-perfect suburban life, but when it comes to being an effective mother, they’re merely window dressing. What truly makes a mother succeed is a dedication to the wellbeing of her children. But should that extend to murder? John Waters explores these questions in the 1994 film Serial Mom featuring a murderous mom who will do anything to give her kids a happy life.

Beverly Sutphin (Kathleen Turner) is the picture of maternal perfection. Her charming children and dreamy husband gather around the breakfast table each morning to discuss their lives and the hot button issues of the day. But...

In a recent episode of the Still Here Hollywood Podcast with Steve Kmetko, John Ritter’s widow, Amy Yasbeck, talked about how she orchestrated a reunion between her husband and Suzanne Somers after a long falling-out period.

The two starred opposite in the hit sitcom Three’s Company. Somers exited the show in season 5 in a salary dispute with producers.

“I didn’t do it in a sneaky way,” Yasbeck, 61, recalled to Kmetko of the reunion. “We were at the premiere of Victor/Victoria on Broadway [in 1995], and at the intermission, I went to the ladies room and all of a sudden, Suzanne is standing there next to me.”

She introduced herself, and Somers told her that she would be singing at the after-party.

At the after-party, Somers performed Can’t Dance, Don’t Ask Me, and Ritter went to her.

“And she like, turned around. And they hugged it out and stuff,...

Come “Just The Way You Are” to celebrate “Billy Joel Night” on “The Masked Singer!” Panelist Robin Thicke kicks off the episode with a rockstar rendition of “My Life.” Then, the last group of celebrity singers belt out classic tunes from the iconic “Piano Man” himself, Bill Joel. Play along with panelists Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora. Nick Cannon hosts the wild and wacky fun.

The Season 11 contestants boast a combined 22 Grammy nominations, 11 platinum albums, 33 Teen Choice nominations, 108 million records sold, 326 film appearances and have 1.7 billion Spotify streams! Tune-in as another celebrity is unmasked in the all-new “Group C Premiere: Billy Joel Night” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, March 20 (8:00-9:02 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.

Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 11, Episode 3, to find out what happened Wednesday, March 20 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox. Then be sure...

“The Masked Singer” returns on Wednesday, March 20 with an all-new episode featuring iconic songs from music legend Billy Joel. Panelist Robin Thicke kicks things off with a performance of “My Life” before the Group C contestants take the stage for the very first time. Watch Gold Derby’s exclusive clip of Robin’s performance below.

See Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11 and her friendship with Suzanne Somers: ‘I still mourn her death’

In this week’s episode, Nick Cannon will introduce viewers to four new mystery contestants: Clock, Lizard, Poodle Moth and Spaghetti & Meatballs. You’ll have to tune-in to see their wacky costumes, who is unmasked and if Robin, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong or Rita Ora can solve the mystery.

The Season 11 contestants boast a combined 22 Grammy nominations, 11 platinum albums, 33 Teen Choice nominations, 108 million records sold, 326 film appearances and have 1.7 billion Spotify streams! Tune-in as another...

The Step by Step cast reunited at 90s Con on Sunday and remembered the late Suzanna Somers.

Patrick Duffy, Staci Keanan, Angela Watson, Christine Lakin, Christopher Castile, Jason Marsden and Sasha Mitchell honored their late co-star, who died in October of breast cancer.

“Suzanne gave the most beautiful, thoughtful gifts and she was a person of immense style and glamour in her real life, and I will never forget [that] and I still have them,” Keanan shared (via People).

Lakin said she always admired Somers growing up and watching reruns of Three’s Company.

“Growing up with her and watching her as a woman, as a businesswoman, as someone who was a huge star who had a bright light, who was so gorgeous, who was also so down to Earth and someone I just really admired,” Lakin said. “She was someone that made me think as a young female in Hollywood, you...

The premise of the 1977 sitcom "Three's Company" -- adapted from the 1973 British series "Man About the House" -- would likely never fly in 2024. Roommates Janet (Joyce DeWitt) and Chrissy (Suzanne Somers) require a third roommate to pay rent in their expensive Santa Monica apartment. They stumble across Jack Tripper (John Ritter), an aspiring culinary student whom they get along with. It so happens, though, that the building's landlord, Mr. Roper (Normal Fell), is ultra-conservative and refuses to let unmarried men and women share his apartments. To get around this contrived contingency, Janet and Chrissy tell Mr. Roper that Jack is gay. This satisfies the landlord but opens Jack up to homophobic jibes.

Fell eventually left the series and was replaced by the high-strung Mr. Furley, played by Don Knotts. Mr. Furley, it seems, required the charade to continue. Somers also left the show in its last two seasons and was...

TV’s favorite guessing game returns tonight with “The Wizard of Oz Night” on “The Masked Singer.” Famous faces hidden inside outrageous costumes will sing for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora in hopes of winning the Golden Mask trophy. Host Nick Cannon returns to emcee another cycle of wild and wacky fun.

Each episode will feature several jaw-dropping performances by intricately disguised celebrities, with one being unmasked each week. The studio audience will vote for their favorites, and the singer with the least amount of votes will unmask at the end. This season 16 of the biggest names in TV, movies, sports and music will rock the “Masked Singer” stage. Will you guess who they are before they’re forced to take it off?

See Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11 and her friendship with Suzanne Somers: ‘I still mourn her death’

The Season...

Since 1994, paying tribute to the artists and filmmakers who died in the past year has become an annual segment at the Oscars. Arguably the most emotional segment of the Night, the In Memoriam section of 2024 kicked off with the remembrance of Alexei Navalny. Other notable names that were honored in the Award ceremony included Matthew Perry, Richard Lewis, Glenda Jackson, Tina Turner, Robbie Robertson, and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

However, like each year, several deceased figures were left out of the montage, which involved many prominent figures, including John Wick Star Lance Reddick, which has caused fans to outburst.

In Memoriam | Oscars

Fans Furious Over Lance Reddick and Other Notable Figures’ Snub From In Memoriam

The Academy is no stranger to leaving out beloved figures from the segment, with Anne Heche and Charlbi Dean being left out in 2023, and 2024 was no different. 2023 saw many notable figures leaving the world behind, which was hard to grasp for fans,...

The In Memoriam segment of the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday night paid a moving tribute to several stars and movie industry folk who have died over the last year — but, as ever, social media was quick to point out the more glaring omissions.

During the telecast, the In Memoriam segment featured Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo performing a moving rendition of “Con te partirò” as pictures of talent who have died flashed on the stage behind them. The segment opened with a tribute to the late Russian political activist Alexei Navalny, who died last month in prison in controversial circumstances.

“You’re not allowed to give up,” Navalny says in a clip from the film Navalny, which won best documentary feature at the 2023 Academy Awards. “If they decide to kill me, it means we are incredibly strong.”

The segment also featured brief photo tributes to the likes of Matthew Perry,...

The In Memoriam section of the Academy Awards is always one of the most emotional moments of the show. This year was no exception, as the 96th Oscars celebrate the performers, filmmakers and artisan talents who died in the past year. The In Memoriam segment kicked off with a remembrance of Alexei Navalny, the political prisoner who died Feb. 16 and was profiled in last year’s documentary feature winner “Navalny.”

The names unfurled onscreen was Andrea Boccelli and his son, Matteo, sang “Time to Say Goodbye.”

Every year, the Academy leaves a few beloved names out of the montage, causing anger among some viewers. Though a much longer list is presented on the Oscars.org website, outrage over who makes it onscreen is part of the Oscar-watching tradition.

Read more: All the 2024 Oscar winners

This year several beloved late performers and filmmakers didn’t make the main segment, including Treat Williams,...

Season 11 of “The Masked Singer” kicked off with a jaw-dropping reveal that had panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora gobsmacked. But nobody was more surprised to see Book rip off his costume than host Nick Cannon, who quickly realized the novel serenading the audience with “So Sick” by Ne-Yo was the emcee’s “Celebrity Prank Wars” buddy Kevin Hart. The comedian took part in the season premiere just for fun, eliminating himself before the audience or panelists even had a chance to vote.

“I got you, Nick!” Kevin screamed. “This is a prank! You had no idea. You had no idea that I was coming here, Nick. And guess what, Nick? There’s nothing you can do about it!” The host quickly responded, “This is stupid! That was the worst performance ever on the history of this show, how about that?” Kevin wasn’t accepting any insults,...

TV’s favorite guessing game returns tonight with the Season 11 premiere of “The Masked Singer.” Famous faces hidden inside outrageous costumes will sing for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora in hopes of winning the Golden Mask trophy. Host Nick Cannon returns to emcee another cycle of wild and wacky fun.

Each episode will feature several jaw-dropping performances by intricately disguised celebrities, with one being unmasked each week. The studio audience will vote for their favorites, and the singer with the least amount of votes will unmask at the end. This season 16 of the biggest names in TV, movies, sports and music will rock the “Masked Singer” stage. Will you guess who they are before they’re forced to take it off?

See Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11 and her friendship with Suzanne Somers: ‘I still mourn her death’

Tonight’s episode will...

Oppenheimer won the marquee Cast in a Motion Picture prize as the 30th annual SAG Awards were presented Saturday, and its star Cillian Murphy might have wrestled Oscar front-runner status away from Paul Giamatti by taking the trophy for Male Actor in a Leading Role.

Lily Gladstone was cemented as the favorite for the Best Actress Oscar, winning Female Actor in a Leading Role for Killers of the Flower Moon at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in a ceremony streaming live on Netflix for the first time.

Related: Lily Gladstone Calls For Compassion In Emotional Speech After Historic SAG Awards Win

Robert Downey Jr won the Male Actor in a Supporting Role for Oppenheimer in a mini-upset. But the evening’s first film award wasn’t much of a surprise as Da’vine Joy Randolph continued her awards-season dominance with a Supporting win for The Holdovers.

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Actor James Franco once produced his own interpretation of the hit sitcom Three’s Company. Joyce DeWitt would soon hear about Franco’s take on the hit sitcom, which she couldn’t see.

Joyce DeWitt once shared what she thought of James Franco’s ‘Three’s Company’ reboot James Franco | Daniele Venturelli / Getty Images

Many have floated around the idea of a Three’s Company reboot. But years ago, Franco actually brought a Three’s Company reboot to Sundance. The Spider-Man star’s version of the sitcom was a more dramatic take, however, which was inspired by his own memories of the show.

“I was just thinking, back in the day, when people were watching that show, people were probably sitting in their living room watching these other people in their living room, so I thought, let’s suck the audience into their living room and then there’s projections on all four walls,...

Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers took the stage at the 2023 Emmys to pay tribute to their former colleague Norman Lear, in addition to other notable television figures who passed away since the previous ceremony.

Charlie Puth and The War and Treaty — comprised of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter — performed the former’s hit 2015 song “See You Again” for the In Memoriam segment. They finished the segment with a rendition of the Friends theme song that coincided with Matthew Perry being featured as the final name in the video tribute.

In keeping with the ceremony’s theme of celebrating television reunions, Reiner and Struthers reminisced about their time together as co-stars on All in the Family, the classic CBS sitcom that debuted in 1971 and ran for nine seasons.

“There’s a Yiddish word that describes Norman’s genius — it’s ‘kochleffel,'” Reiner said. “For all you non-Jews out there,...

The Emmys 2023 In Memoriam segment was bound to be a tear-jerker, and boy, did they deliver.

The tribute opened with All in the Family alum Sally Struthers and Rob Reiner, who stood in the Bunkers’ beloved living room as they honored creator Norman Lear. The pioneering producer, who was also behind iconic series like The Jeffersons, Sanford and Son, and Good Times, died at 101 last month.

Charlie Puth then appeared on piano to perform his hit “See You Again,” backed by singers and a string arrangement. The slideshow of tributes included Euphoria star Angus Cloud,...

Actor John Ritter hoped to realize the same success he had in Three’s Company with his spin-off show Three’s a Crowd. But certain decisions made with the program didn’t sit well with a section of the show’s audience.

What fans didn’t like about John Ritter’s ‘Three’s a Crowd’ John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, and Suzanne Somers | ABC Photo Archives/Getty Images

Three’s Company enjoyed an incredible run for the eight seasons it ran on air. At its peak, the series was both a ratings and critical juggernaut, earning its cast and crew accolades like the Emmys and Golden Globes. Even after losing one of their key actors, the late Suzanne Somers, the show continued its momentum. Jenilee Harrison was brought on board to pick up where Somers left off, fitting right in with Ritter and Joyce DeWitt.

But Three’s Company lost considerable steam during its final season.

Actor Suzanne Somers had a highly publicized feud with her Three’s Company castmates. But upon reflecting on their grudge, Somers felt that her business mind got in the way of her professional relationships.

Suzanne Somers felt she was resented for not being a serious actor Suzanne Somers, John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt | Jim Britt/Getty Images

Somers’ exit from Three’s Company wasn’t an amicable one. The Three’s Company star left the series after five seasons because of a pay dispute. This resulted in a rift between Somers and the Three’s Company cast that took many years to repair.

But according to the late Somers, there was some tension between herself and the Three’s Company cast before her departure. In an interview shared by Foundation Interviews, Somers confided that she let her co-stars immediately know what her career goals were. Whereas her castmates had a natural passion for acting,...

Actor Jamie Lee Curtis had to rely on a lot of physical comedy for her role in Freaky Friday. So, the star took a cue from this Three’s Company alum to inform her performance.

How this ‘Three’s Company’ star affected Jamie Lee Curtis’ ‘Freaky Friday’ performance John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, Joyce Dewitt | ABC Photo Archives/Getty Images

Curtis had the chance to show off her comedic chops by doing the 2003 feature Freaky Friday. The movie saw Curtis and Lohan playing a mother and daughter who switched bodies. In a resurfaced interview with Phase 9, Curtis asserted that Freaky Friday might’ve been the most successful feature she made at the time. The project fell in Curtis’ lap during a period where she was exploring interests other than acting. But apart from liking the film’s script, everything about Freaky Friday accommodated Curtis’ situation. In the end, Curtis felt she had to do the movie.

Throughout 2023, we have been updating our “In Memoriam” photo gallery (view above). Scroll through to remember 36 entertainers from film, television, theater and music. Many were winners at the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and/or Tonys. Here is a closer look at just a few of those we celebrate in our gallery:

Veteran actor Alan Arkin died on June 29 at age 89. He was an Oscar winner for “Little Miss Sunshine” and was also nominated for “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming,” “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” and “Argo.” He was a six-time Emmy nominee and won a Tony Award for “Enter Laughing.”

Composer Burt Bacharach died on February 8 at age 94. He was a six-time Grammy winner and also won at the Oscars and Emmys. Some of hit songs included “Walk on By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “Alfie,” “What the World...

The CDC has reported that the average age for most first-time moms is 26-years-old, but plenty of celebrities have welcomed children well before that age.

Kylie Jenner became a mom at the age of 20 and Reese Witherspoon gave birth to her first child when was 23.

But did you know that there are even younger celebrity parents out there? In fact, we’ve uncovered a list of 20 famous individuals who became parents before the age of 20, with the youngest being only 12 years old.

Head inside to check out the full list…

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Sofia Vergara – 19

Modern Family‘s Sofia Vergara welcomed her son Manolo into the world in 1991. At the time, she was married to high school sweetheart Joe Gonzalez.

Niki Taylor – 19

Model Niki Taylor became the mother of twins Hunter and Jake at the age of 19. The boys’ father is Miami Hooters linebacker Matt Martinez,...

The CDC has reported that the average age for most first-time moms is 26-years-old, but plenty of celebrities have welcomed children well before that age.

Kylie Jenner became a mom at the age of 20 and Reese Witherspoon gave birth to her first child when was 23.

But did you know that there are even younger celebrity parents out there? In fact, we’ve uncovered a list of 20 famous individuals who became parents before the age of 20, with the youngest being only 12 years old.

Head inside to check out the full list…

Keep scrolling to see the full list…

Sofia Vergara – 19

Modern Family‘s Sofia Vergara welcomed her son Manolo into the world in 1991. At the time, she was married to high school sweetheart Joe Gonzalez.

Niki Taylor – 19

Model Niki Taylor became the mother of twins Hunter and Jake at the age of 19. The boys’ father is Miami Hooters linebacker Matt Martinez,...

This year has, unfortunately, been filled with a slew of heartbreaking celebrity deaths. In October, "Friends" fans were shocked by the sudden death of Matthew Perry at age 54. Actors Richard Roundtree, Suzanne Somers, and Piper Laurie also died, as did musician Rudolph Isley.

In September, "Harry Potter" star Michael Gambon, "NCIS" actor David McCallum, musicians Steve Harwell and Jimmy Buffett, and 702 singer Irish Grinstead all died. In August, actor Arleen Sorkin, "The Price is Right" host Bob Barker, "This Is Us" actor Ron Cephas Jones, and musician DJ Casper, the man behind the 1998 party hit "Cha Cha Slide," died as well. The month before, we lost actors Angus Cloud and Paul Reubens, famed singers Tony Bennett, Sinéad O'Connor, and Jane Birkin, and musician Coco Lee. News of their deaths followed that of beloved actor Alan Arkin, who died on June 30. Also in June, reality star Anna Shay and "Everwood" actor Treat Williams died,...

Matthew Perry, star of Friends, is dead. The sitcom star rose to fame in the 1990s on Friends and enjoyed an impressive movie career through the early 2000s. Medical issues and a struggle with substance abuse, led to Perry taking long periods away from the spotlight. Still, he always returned, and Friends fans were glad to see him. His death, on Oct. 28 at the age of 54, feels like the end of an era.

Matthew Perry dies at 54

Matthew Perry’s official cause of death has not been released, but rumors began swirling regardless. According to TMZ, emergency responders were called to a home in Los Angeles for an apparent cardiac arrest and arrived to find Perry unresponsive.

An insider told the publication that Perry was found in a jacuzzi at his home by an assistant. He may have drowned. Reports suggest that Perry was only home alone for a couple...

Actress Suzanne Somers died at 5:30 a.m. on October 15 from breast cancer that metastasized to the brain.

A biopsy of the cancer was done to confirm the ruling, but no autopsy was performed.

There were other hidden conditions found in her body, which included hypertension and hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid in the brain.

The Three’s Company star had battled the disease for over 20 years and died just one day away from her 77th birthday.

Her death certificate indicated that Somers had suffered from hydrocephalus for over a year.

Her publicist, R. Couri Hay, announced in a statement to uInterview: “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.”

“Suzanne was surrounded by her loving husband Alan, her son Bruce, and her immediate family,” the statement continued. “Her family was gathered...

Three’s Company star Suzanne Somers passed away on October 15 at the age of 76, and we now know the official cause of death. According to the death certificate obtained by The Blast, Somers died from breast cancer that had metastasized to the brain. The immediate cause of death was listed as “breast cancer with metastasis to the brain,” with hypertension and hydrocephalus also noted as contributing factors. The Mayo Clinic says, “Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in cavities called ventricles deep within the brain. The excess fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain.” Somers’ death certificate states the actress had been battling hydrocephalus for over a year. In July 2022, she was given an “intracerebral ventricular shunt” to treat the condition and help remove excess fluid from her brain. The former Step By Step actress was first diagnosed with breast cancer in her 50s after...

Suzanne Somers’ cause of death was breast cancer with metastasis to the brain, according to her death certificate.

News site The Blast reported a biopsy was done to confirm the finding, but no autopsy was carried out. Other underlying conditions found included hypertension and hydrocephalus.

The Three’s Company actress died Sunday, Oct. 15 after her breast cancer spread throughout her body, according to a death certificate obtained by The Blast. Somers had been battling the disease for more than 20 years and was about to have her 77th birthday.

Somers’ death certificate indicated that the actress suffered from hydrocephalus for over a year.

Somers was buried at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City, Calif. during a ceremony handled by a funeral home in Palm Springs, California.

Suzanne Somers tragically died just one day before her 77th birthday earlier this month and now her official cause of death has been released.

The Three’s Company actress went through a public 50-year battle with cancer, but now we know more about what happened at the end of the battle.

Keep reading to find out more…

The Blast reports that the death certificate lists the cause of death as “breast cancer with metastasis to the brain.” The certificate also lists underlying conditions such as hypertension and hydrocephalus, which contributed to her death.

Suzanne was battling hydrocephalus for more than a year and was given a VP shunt in July 2022 to treat the condition, which is when there’s a “buildup of fluid in cavities called ventricles deep within the brain.”

Read the love poem that Suzanne‘s husband gifted her the day before she died.

Jennifer Aniston’s no stranger to kissing co-stars. She’s done it many times throughout her career, locking lips with her friend and co-star Adam Sandler three times alone. In what just might be one of her most memorable on-screen smooches, she kissed then-teenager Will Poulter in a scene from 2013’s We’re the Millers. How Aniston felt about kissing her young co-star. Plus, why Poulter later admitted to being “very sorry” about the whole thing.

Aniston taught her movie son how to kiss in ‘We’re the Millers’

So how did Poulter’s character, Kenny, find himself kissing his fake mom in We’re the Millers? It all started with his pretend sister, Casey, played by Emma Roberts, and a conversation about kissing.

In their “family” Rv, while Rose (Aniston) and her “husband” David (Jason Sudeikis) were elsewhere, Kenny admitted to never having kissed a girl. Soon, the two were locking lips,...

Three’s Company star Suzanne Somers made no secret of her dreams for a new version of the classic sitcom that made her a TV icon. The actor, who died on Oct. 15 at age 76, had floated an idea for a new show that would incorporate a hologram version of her late co-star John Ritter and also gave the thumbs up to the idea of Jennifer Aniston playing the Chrissy Snow character. But despite the talk, there are no plans (that we know of) to make a Three’s Company reboot a reality.

Suzanne Somers suggested a ‘Three’s Company’ reboot with a hologram of John Ritter Joyce DeWitt, John Ritter, and Suzanne Somers in ‘Three’s Company’ | ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Three’s Company starred Somers and Joyce DeWitt as a pair of roommates who invite a single man named Jack (Ritter) to move into their apartment. But the pair’s conservative landlords,...

Jennifer Lopez’s movie career spans decades, but her filmography isn’t solely made up of critically acclaimed box office hits and award winners. Like many other actors, she’s starred in a few flops. According to Rotten Tomatoes, one stands out among the rest as Lopez’s worst movie. The answer, perhaps no surprise to anyone who lived through the early aughts, is Gigli.

Rotten Tomatoes has ‘Gigli’ as Jennifer Lopez’s worst movie

Lopez’s worst movie is none other than 2003’s Gigli, per Rotten Tomatoes. The comedy, which she starred in alongside her now-husband, Ben Affleck, marked the end of the original Bennifer era.

After getting to know each other during filming, romance blossomed between Affleck and Lopez, culminating in an engagement (Remember J.Lo’s pink ring?) and, eventually, a canceled wedding.

Directed by Martin Brest, Gigli earned a measly six percent on the Tomatometer. The...

No singing genes for Kelly Clarkson’s kids. Or at least that’s what the Grammy winner’s hoping. Clarkson doesn’t want her two children to have any of her musical talents. Yes, really. The reason is, in part, because the industry’s especially “tough.” But also because Clarkson is “afraid of what kind of mom” she’d be if they were.

Clarkson doesn’t want to be a stage mom to her kids, Remington and River

The “Since U Been Gone” singer would be fine if her children, 2-year-old son Remington “Remy” Alexander and 4-year-old daughter River Rose, had nothing to do with the music industry.

Reacting to the possibility of her passing down her singing abilities to River and Remy at a press conference following The Voice season finale, Clarkson commented: “I seriously hope they are tone deaf” (via People).

Clarkson, who moved to New York in...

Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumours of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.

If you haven’t listened to the show before – why not? – you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas podcast on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…

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The Hobi Gang is at full strength this week as they talk the best concert film, pay respects to Suzanne Somers, are prescribed bifocals, and determine how people get hurt at Disney! Plus...

Particularly in the age of streaming, it's hard to imagine another show living a life like the one that "Three's Company" did throughout the late '70s and early '80s. Spanning eight seasons and more than 170 episodes, it's the kind of run that relatively few scripted TV shows can ever claim, but especially now. It also made absolute stars of its cast, perhaps most notably Suzanne Somers, who recently passed away at the age of 76. She played the lovable Chrissy Snow alongside John Ritter's Jack Tripper and Joyce DeWitt's Janet Wood. But it turns out that Somers' life-changing casting happened essentially by accident.

Former President of ABC Entertainment Fred Silverman, speaking in an archival interview shared by the FoundationINTERVIEWS YouTube channel, discussed his lengthy career in television. When the subject of "Three's Company" came up, the executive explained that he "was very involved in the casting of Suzanne Somers.

“Disney Night” is a common theme on “Dancing with the Stars” since the ABC network is owned by the Disney corporation. But Tuesday night’s episode of the dance competition series had added significance because it celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Mouse House. So what happened in week four when the celebrities danced to songs from famous Disney properties from the past century? Follow our live blog below with all the minute-by-minute developments and commentary throughout the night.

Last week model Tyson Beckford was the third celebrity eliminated from the competition, leaving 11 to compete for the Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy: actress Xochitl Gomez, actress Alyson Hannigan, “Too Hot to Handle” star Harry Jowsey, “The Bachelorette” alum Charity Lawson, “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix, singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, NFL player Adrian Peterson, social media personality Lele Pons, Oscar winner Mira Sorvino, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Mauricio Umansky and “Brady Bunch” actor Barry Williams.

One fictional apartment in Santa Monica, California is a little less funny now. Suzanne Somers passed away at the age of 76 on October 15, 2023. She was one of the main cast members in the 1970s/80s series "Three's Company" alongside John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt, playing the joyful and (as much as I hate this word) ditzy Christmas "Chrissy" Snow. As someone who watched the show as a very tiny person, I've seen most of the episodes. What I didn't know was that Somers was also playing another character, hiding in plain sight the whole time.  

"Three's Company" was based on the British show "Man About the House," and ran on ABC from 1977-1984, with Somers playing her role in seasons 1-5, leaving after contract negotiations failed. The show centered around two women, Chrissy Snow and Janet Wood (DeWitt), who lose their roommate and need someone to take over her portion of the rent.

It’s hard to overstate the late 1970s stardom of Suzanne Somers, who died on Oct. 15 in Palm Springs at 76. “Three’s Company” made Somers one of the most popular faces on TV, thanks to Chrissy Snow, the naive and charming character she played on the ABC sitcom. Somers fought for equal pay decades before it became a rallying cry for female actors — and she wound up getting fired for it. But Somers bounced back with TV series like “She’s the Sheriff” and “Step by Step,” and became a ubiquitous author and TV pitch woman. Perhaps even more importantly, she inspired a new generation of stars — including Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg. Here, the ‘Masked Singer’ panelist, SiriusXM host and performer pays tribute to her mentor and longtime friend.

We all aspire to leave behind a positive impact, and Suzanne Somers achieved that and much more. In Hollywood, she shattered stereotypes, proving that ditsy...

Like the Boston Bruins in overtime during Game 7 of the 2013 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, A Million Little Things might not be as done as we think it is.

DJ Nash, creator of the now-cancelled series, hinted at as much in a recent X (formerly Twitter) post. While replying to someone who asked whether the show was still airing, Nash wrote: “It’s over. For now.”

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Name a classic show and, for all its success, you're likely to find a mess of behind-the-scenes drama between the network and its star actor(s). The acclaimed hit series "Three's Company" was no different, although the reason for why late star Suzanne Somers was ultimately fired from the production more than halfway through the show's acclaimed run is certain to raise eyebrows. In fact, it remains every bit as insidious now as it was at the time.

Somers sadly passed away this week at the age of 76, leaving behind a wide-ranging legacy that largely stems from giving one of television's most famous performances. As the "dumb blonde" Chrissy Snow, Somers made up the all-important third leg of the trio that also included co-stars John Ritter as Jack Tripper and Joyce DeWitt as Janet Wood. Together, the three formed the backbone for "Three's Company" and its premise of three singles...

The family of Suzanne Somers is grappling with their loss. Just a day after her death at age 76, her son Bruce Somers, Jr. shared a heartstring-tugging tribute to the Three’s Company actress.

“She soared higher than most can dream. She protected those who didn’t have a voice. She asked the questions most didn’t know to ask,” Bruce wrote. “She shared her challenges and brought light to solutions. To so many, she was a brave warrior who articulated their fears. She wasn’t fearless, but she faced them so we could learn.

Actress Suzanne Somers died in her sleep on Sunday morning, just hours after she read a poem her husband Alan Hamel wrote her.

Somers married Hamel, a Canadian entertainer and film producer, in 1977 after ten years together. A day before Somers’ 77th birthday, Hamel, 87, decided to give her his poem a day early.

After Somers read the poem, she went to bed and died in her sleep a few hours later.

The poem is written in all caps and reads:

“Love I Use It Every Day, Sometimes Several Times A Day. I Use It At The End Of Emails To My Loving Family. I Even Use It In Emails To Close Friends. I Use It When I’M Leaving The House.”

“There’S Love, Then Love You And I Love You!! Therein Lies Some Of The Different Ways We Use Love. Sometimes I Feel Obliged To Use Love, Responding To...

Lara Parker, who found the role of a lifetime at just 28 years old when she was cast by Dark Shadows producer Dan Curtis as the beautiful, vengeful and altogether evil witch Angelique Bouchard Collins, died October 12 in her sleep in Los Angeles following a battle with cancer. She was 84.

Her death was announced by producer Jim Pierson of Dan Curtis Productions, on behalf of Parker’s family.

“I’m heartbroken, as all of us are who knew and loved her,” said her Dark Shadows co-star and longtime friend Kathryn Leigh Scott in a statement. “She graced our lives with her beauty, talent and friendship, and we are all richer for having had her in our lives.”

Parker, who also authored four popular Dark Shadows-related novels from 1998-2016, arrived on the supernatural soap opera in 1967, not long after Canadian actor Jonathan Frid had been cast as vampire Barnabas Collins. Frid...

Suzanne Somers received a touching gift from her husband shortly before she passed away, and her team is sharing it with the world.

The beloved Three’s Company actress sadly passed away at the age of 76 following a decades long battle with cancer.

After the news broke, a report suggested that her longtime husband Alan Hamel gave her a poem he had written for her October 16th birthday that was “wrapped in her favorite pink peonies.”

Suzanne‘s publicist R. Couri Hay confirmed the story, saying that he “gave it to her a day early and she read the poem and went to bed and later died peacefully in her sleep.”

They also revealed the poem in full.

Head inside to read Alan Hamel’s poem for Suzanne Somers…

“Love I Use It Every Day, Sometimes Several Times A Day. I Use It At The End Of Emails To My Loving Family.