Suzanne Somers is being remembered for her role in the classic TV series Three’s Company as fans mourn her passing, but some people want to be sure she’s also remembered for her hit TGIF show Step by Step.
Somers was a familiar face for multiple generations of audiences. The actress had her first major break when she landed the role of Chrissy Snow alongside John Ritter. Chrissy’s wholesome yet ditzy personality won hearts in the ’70s and remains one of the most iconic characters of the decade.
In 1991, Suzanne Somers returned to the screen for Step by Step. In that series, she plays a down-to-earth single mom of three, Carol Foster Lambert, who falls in love with a single dad of three. The two get married in a whirlwind romance and bring all six children under one roof. The modern take on The Brady Bunch ran for seven seasons, and nearly all ’90s kids watched it every Friday night.
X account, Anila’s Missing Tooth posted a tribute to the late actress today and included the opening from Step by Step. It has since gandered over 1K likes and more than 250K views.
“RIP Suzanne Somers!” reads the post. “Step by Step was my show growing up!”
“Childhood,” one person commented with a crying emoji. “She’ll always be Carol Foster Lambert. R.I.P.”
“Yes, great show. I loved the TGIF lineup on Friday nights. Definitely grew up watching her,” another added.
“I couldn’t wait for Friday’s to watch this! RIP Suzanne Somers!” a fan mourned.
Suzanne Somers Dead at 76
Suzanne Somers passed away at her home in Palm Springs, California, on October 15. Her death came one day before her 77th birthday. R. Couri Hay, her publicist, shared the heartbreaking news.
“Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully,” he said in a statement to PEOPLE. “She survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years.”
“Suzanne was surrounded by her loving husband Alan, her son Bruce, and her immediate family,” he continued. “Her family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on October 16th. Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and they want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly.”
Somers’ family will meet for a private burial later this week. They will hold a public memorial sometime in November.
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