As actress Suzanne Somers passes away at 76, a look at her husband Alan Hamel and son Bruce Somers Jr.

US actress Suzanne Somers has passed away at the age of 76 and is survived by her husband Alan Hamel and son Bruce Somers Jr. Suzanne Somers’s family shared a statement and said: “Suzanne was surrounded by her loving husband Alan, her son Bruce, and her immediate family. Her family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday.” The statement went on to say that “Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly.”

People magazine reported that “In addition to her iconic roles as Chrissy Snow on Three’s Company (1977-1981) and Carol Foster Lambert on Step by Step (1991-1998). Somers also starred as Sheriff Hildy Granger in She’s the Sheriff (1987-1989). The actress was also known for her books-she penned over 25, and was a New York Times best-selling author- and for her health and beauty business ventures, namely the ThighMaster exercise equipment.”

In July of this year, Suzanne took to her Instagram to share a photograph of her and husband Alan and to say that “Since I have been taking time off from work, many of you have asked for more details about my health. As you know. I had breast cancer two decades ago, and every now and then it pops up again and I continue to bat it down.”

Suzanne went on to say: “My incredible family has been so supportive, and have helped so much by keeping the business running so you can still have access to all the wonderful products. Thank you for the continued love and support. It’s only about who you love and who loves you- and I love you!”

Suzanne’s son Bruce Somers Jr. commented on her Instagram post and said “Been betting on you my entire life! I love you Mom! And thank you everyone for your kind and thoughtful support and love.” Bruce Somers Jr was born in 1965 to Suzanne Somers and her then husband Bruce Somers Sr.

Suzanne went on to marry Alan Hamel and became a stepmother to his children Leslie and Stephen. Suzanne’s son Bruce studied film at UCLA and since 1999 has been the owner and Chief Storyteller of Sincbox Media and has worked with the likes of Microsoft and Proctor & Gamble.

Bruce is married to Caroline Somers, a chef and cookbook author and the couple share two daughters, Camelia and Violet. Bruce and his mother Suzanne were very close and Suzanne celebrated his birthday every year on her Instagram.

Who is Alan Hamel?

Alan Hamel is a Canadian entertainer, producer and television host. The 87-year-old  gave his wife Suzanne a birthday gift which was a ‘handwritten love poem wrapped in her favourite pink peonies.’ (Suzanne passed away a day before her 77th birthday). According to Page Six, “Somers and Hamel met in 1969 in the short-lived competition show ‘Anniversary Game.’ The two tied the knot in 1977.”