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TV icon Suzanne Somers lost her year-long battle with cancer on Sunday morning, just a day before her 77th birthday.

According to Page Six, her publicist confirmed that “Suzanne Somers died peacefully at her Palm Springs home in the early hours of October 15th. She had been battling an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years.”

Suzanne Somers at her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The family recently surrounded the Hollywood star. “Suzanne was with her loving husband, Alan Hamel, her son Bruce, and her immediate family,” the spokesperson said.

The family had planned to celebrate her birthday with Somers. “Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life and thank her millions of fans who loved her dearly.”

A private family funeral will occur this week, with a memorial service next month.

Suzanne Somers had already beaten cancer at least twice.

Suzanne Somers had beaten cancer several times in her life. She was diagnosed with skin cancer around 40 years ago and breast cancer for the first time in her 50s. “I have lived with cancer since my 20s. And every time that little bastard shows up, I fight back," Somers told Entertainment Tonight in July.

She fought bravely for many years. “I am doing my best not to let this insidious disease control me,” Somers added. Despite the difficult times, the actress did not let the illness take away her joy in life.

Suzanne was best known for her roles as Chrissy Snow in “Three’s Company” (1977-1981) and Carol Foster Lambert in “Step by Step” (1991-1998). She has published over 25 books and was on the New York Times bestseller list.

Suzanne Somers also became known in the beauty industry, including with her “ThighMaster” fitness equipment.