"Oscars 2024 In Memoriam Controversy: Suzanne Somers' Husband Reacts"
Suzanne Somers' husband, Alan Hamel, responded to her absence from the Oscars In Memoriam segment, stating that he respects the Academy's decision and is touched by the outpouring of love from her fans. Somers, known for her roles in Three's Company and Step By Step, passed away from metastasized breast cancer in October 2023. While omitted from the Oscars tribute, she was honored at the 75th Emmy Awards. Her family celebrated her birthday after her passing, and her husband revealed that she was buried in Timberland hiking boots, a departure from her love for high heels.