Suzanne Somers died on October 15, only one day before her 77th birthday. The revelation was confirmed by the actress’s longtime publicist. According to a statement released by Somers’ camp, “Suzanne Somers died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October 15th.” For nearly 23 years, she battled an aggressive form of breast cancer.”Suzanne’s beloved husband, Alan, her son Bruce, and her close family surrounded her.

The news that Somers’ breast cancer had returned came just as she was preparing a family celebration to celebrate her 77th birthday. Somers’ family and friends will “celebrate her extraordinary life” during a private service. The message goes on to say that her family “want(s) to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly.”A public memorial service for Somers will be held next month.

Furthermore, a Somers friend told Page Six that Somers “died in her new ‘all green home’ in Palm Springs, in her sleep with her loving husband by her side.” Alan gave his wife Somers a birthday present soon before she died after 46 years of marriage. According to the buddy, the gift was “a handwritten love poem wrapped in her favorite pink peonies.” At this time, our thoughts and prayers are with Somers and his family.