Suzanne Somers passes away at 76
FOX News' Todd Piro details her iconic life and legacy during 'FOX & Friends.'
Suzanne Somers' official cause of death has been revealed.
The beloved star died from "breast cancer with metastasis to brain," according to a copy of her death certificate obtained by Fox News Digital.
Other significant conditions which contributed to her death, but were not resulting in the underlying condition, included "hypertension, hydrocephalus," the document listed.
The "Three's Company" actress died in October following a decadeslong battle with breast cancer.
Suzanne Somers, known for her roles in "Threes Company" and "Step by Step," died on Oct. 15 following a battle with breast cancer. She was 76. (Getty Images)
The "Step by Step" actress "passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October 15th," Somers representative said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital at the time.
"She survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years."
Her death certificate revealed Somers' did not have an autopsy performed upon death, although a biopsy was performed.
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Suzanne Somers battled breast cancer for 23 years, her representative told Fox New Digital. (John Lamparski)
The death certificate also confirmed she died in "residence hospice" at her own home in Palm Springs, California.
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Somers has been buried, the document stated. At the time of her death, her representative confirmed her family "was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on October 16th."
Suzanne Somers and Joyce Dewitt starred on "Three's Company" along with John Ritter. (Disney General Entertainment Content)
"Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly," Somers rep said at the time. "A private family burial will take place this week, with a memorial to follow next month."
The "She's the Sheriff" actress was diagnosed with cancer twice before. She suffered skin cancer in her 30s and breast cancer in her 50s.
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In July, Somers revealed to Fox News Digital that her breast cancer had returned.
Suzanne Somers earned a coveted Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2003. (Steve Granitz)
"I have been living with cancer for decades now, using the best of alternative and conventional medicine to keep it at bay. Every time that little f---er pops up, I continue to bat it back," she said.
Somers married second husband, television host Alan Hamel, in 1977. She regularly discussed their loving relationship with each other.
In addition to son Bruce, they have three granddaughters: Camelia, Violet and Daisy.
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