Suzanne Somers

Suzanne Marie Somers (October 16, 1946 – October 23, 2023) was an American actress, businesswoman, and author whose career spanned six decades. She rose to prominence in the late 1970s as Chrissy Snow on the hit sitcom 'Three's Company,' a role that made her a household name despite her infamous dismissal from the show in 1981. Rather than fade from public view, Somers reinvented herself as a successful businesswoman, becoming best known as the face of the ThighMaster exercise device and QVC shopping network, where she sold numerous health and beauty products to millions of consumers. She also starred in the long-running family sitcom 'Step by Step' (1991-1998), demonstrating her continued appeal to audiences. Beyond television and business, Somers authored over 25 books covering topics from health to business to fiction. She became a cultural icon representing 1970s pop culture and later as an entrepreneur who successfully built business ventures independent of traditional entertainment industry gatekeeping. Her legacy encompasses television history, entrepreneurship, and defiance of industry conventions.