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Somers had breast cancer for over 23 years and died Sunday morning, her family said in a statement provided by her longtime publicist, R. Couri Hay. Her husband Alan Hamel, her son Bruce and other immediate family were with her in Palm Springs, California.

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In July, Somers shared on Instagram that her breast cancer had returned.

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Somers was also a prolific author, writing books on aging, menopause, beauty, wellness, sex and cancer.