Suzanne Somers, the beloved TV legend, passed away at the age of 76 on October 15, 2023, leaving fans of “Three’s Company” and “Step By Step” in mourning. The actress, who not only graced the small screen but also built a thriving fitness and beauty empire, had been battling breast cancer for over two decades. Her publicist, in a statement shared with People and other media outlets, revealed that she peacefully passed away at home just one day before her 77th birthday. At her side during this time was her husband of 46 years, Alan Hamel, with whom she had a deeply loving relationship. However, it’s easy to forget that this was actually Suzanne Somers’ second marriage.

Before she became Suzanne Somers, she was Suzanne Mahoney, as detailed in her autobiography, “Keeping Secrets.” She grew up in a challenging environment with an alcoholic father who subjected her and her three siblings to his anger. School wasn’t much better for her as she struggled with dyslexia, making it difficult to keep up with her studies. After a violent episode at home, Suzanne knew she couldn’t endure the abuse any longer.

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Who is Bruce Somers?

Suzanne Somers was dating a young man named Bruce Somers, and at 18, she became pregnant, leading to their marriage. Just weeks after her 19th birthday, she gave birth to their only son, Bruce Jr. However, as is often the case with teen marriages, it proved difficult to sustain over the long term, and sadly, the Somers’ union was no exception.

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According to Variety, Suzanne Somers’ marriage to her first husband, Bruce Somers, lasted just three years. Suzanne, while pursuing a modeling career, reportedly became romantically involved with her acting coach, leading to her separation from Bruce. In a 2005 interview with the Tampa Bay Times, she explained that her turbulent childhood left her unable to maintain a stable relationship. She acknowledged that getting pregnant and subsequently divorcing a year later only exacerbated her low self-esteem and her tendency to seek constant crises.