That was a banner year for Somers as well, as she married Hamel on November 19, 1977.
She stopped acting in 2001, right around when her cancer battle began.
She survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years."
Somers was nothing if not a fighter, and her legacy will be about more than her tragic death.
In response, ABC offered her a $5,000 raise.
Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life … " And an extraordinary life it was.
Our thoughts are with Somers' loved ones during this difficult time.
