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Suzanne Somers appeared to be excited for her future in her final Instagram posts - with one shared just hours before she passed away on Sunday.
She had been offering her followers a free gift on Saturday after saying they could have a "very lucky Friday night" in the post before.
The popular actress also teased her happiness for what would have been coming in the weeks ahead as she wrote on a post last week:"Good morning!!! It’s October which means, it’s my birthday month!!" she shared excitedly. "So many exciting things happening."
Suzanne passed away following a long battle with breast cancer with her death announced just hours later on Sunday. She was just one day away from her 77th birthday. Fans of the Three's Company star flocked to the comments section on the post to share their sympathy with her family and friends.
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Suzanne was a well known face on US TV (Getty Images)One wrote: "I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of the beautiful (Suzanne) - I loved her when I was a kid, and loved watching her videos here on IG as an adult. Her beautiful smile and laughter will be missed." Another added: "I’m so sorry to hear about Suzanne. She was an icon." A third posted: "I am so very sorry for her whole family! I will miss her podcasts, her beautiful smile, her wit, her laughter. She has touched my life in such a positive way I feel like I lost a good friend."
Suzanne first had cancer in her 30s when she was diagnosed with skin cancer. She was later found to have developed breast cancer in her 50s. Back in August she shared an update on the condition with her fans on Instagram writing: "... As you know, I had breast cancer two decades ago, and every now and then it pops up again, and I continue to bat it down. I have used the best alternative and conventional treatments to combat it."
The iconic TV star appeared excited for her future (WireImage)
The star had been open about her ongoing battle with breast cancer (Getty Images)Suzanne's publicist, R. Couri Hay confirmed her death to Page Six telling the outlet: "Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October 15th. 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.”
Her publicist also confirmed that the family had been planning a reunion to mark her birthday and would now gather to celebrate her life instead; They added: "Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly. A private family burial will take place this week, with a memorial to follow next month."