Suzanne Summers’ official cause of death has been revealed.
The beloved star died of “breast cancer with metastases to the brain,” according to a copy of her death certificate obtained by Fox News Digital.
Other significant medical conditions that contributed to her death but did not lead to underlying conditions included “hypertension, hydrocephalus,” the document said.
The “Three’s Company” actress passed away in October after a decades-long battle with breast cancer.
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Suzanne Somers, known for her roles in “Three’s Company” and “Step by Step,” passed away on October 15th after a battle with breast cancer. She was 76 years old. (Getty Images)
of “Step by Step” actress “He passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of October 15th,” a representative for Summers said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital at the time.
“She survived aggressive breast cancer for over 23 years.”
According to her death certificate, a biopsy was performed on Summers, but no autopsy was performed at the time of her death.
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Suzanne Summers has been battling breast cancer for 23 years, her representative told FOX New Digital. (John Lamparski)
The death certificate also confirmed that she died in “residential hospice” at her home in Palm Springs, California.
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Summers was buried, documents state. Her representative confirmed that at the time of her death, her “family gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on October 16th.”
Suzanne Somers and Joyce Dewitt starred in “Three’s Company” with John Ritter. (Disney general entertainment content)
“Instead, they want to celebrate her extraordinary life and thank the millions of fans and followers who loved her so much,” Summers’ rep said at the time. “A family burial will take place this week and a memorial service will be held next month.”
The actress from “She’s the Sheriff” diagnosed with cancer Twice before. She suffered from skin cancer in her 30s and breast cancer in her 50s.
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In July, Summers revealed to Fox News Digital that her breast cancer had returned.
Suzanne Somers received a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003. (Steve Granitz)
“I have been living my best life while battling cancer for decades. Alternative and conventional medicine Keep it at bay. Every time that little shit shows up, I keep hitting it back,” she said.
Summers married her second husband, TV presenter Alan Hamel She regularly discussed their loving relationship with each other.
In addition to son Bruce, they have three granddaughters: Camellia, Violet, and Daisy.
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