Suzanne Somers died this week at the age of 76.
And soon after her longtime friend Jaclyn Smith of Charlie's Angels fame posted a loving tribute on Instagram with a fun throwback photo.
'I first met Suzanne after I admired the sweater she was wearing on the cover of a magazine - looking spectacular as always!' wrote the Rage Of Angels star.
'I called to ask where she got it. She said 'It was a gift. I will find out!'
'Unexpectedly, she had Alan pick it up for me from a store in Canada. In her always generous way, she wouldn't let me pay for it.
'It was such a sweet gesture, that led to a friendship that meant so much to me.'
Nice star: Suzanne Somers died this week at the age of 76. And soon after her longtime friend Jaclyn Smith of Charlie's Angels fame posted a loving tribute on Instagram with a fun throwback photo
Smith with her husband: 'I first met Suzanne after I admired the sweater she was wearing on the cover of a magazine - looking spectacular as always!' wrote the Rage Of Angels star. 'I called to ask where she got it. She said 'It was a gift. I will find out!'
Jaclyn added: 'Her marriage was one to be emulated and I know Alan and her family must feel like the world has slipped off its axis. Remembering her today and sending them love.'
This comes after Somers' son Bruce Somers Jr. has hailed his late mom 'a brave warrior' who 'soared higher than most can dream'.
The star passed away aged 76 on Sunday morning - a day before her birthday - after battling breast cancer for more than 20 years.
And her 57-year-old son has paid an emotional tribute to the actress and health spokesperson.
Alongside a sweet snap of Suzanne kissing her son on the cheek shared to Instagram, he began: 'She soared higher than most can dream. She protected those who didn't have a voice.
'She asked the questions most didn't know to ask.
'She shared her challenges and brought light to solutions. To so many, she was a brave warrior who articulated their fears. She wasn't fearless, but she faced them so we could learn.'
Bruce - whose father is Suzanne's first husband, Bruce - admitted it was 'us against the world' growing up.
Sad: The sad news of her death was confirmed in a statement shared on behalf of the actress' family, which read: '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 family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on October 16th. Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly.' Seen with Alan in 2015
He continued: 'I had the privilege as the only person who could call her that. Growing up, it was us against the world.
'And then she took the world by storm. It's always too soon, no matter how prepared we may be. But she will live through me as she taught me to be kind, to be present, to love and be loved, to care, to express, and to always speak from the heart… because THAT is the voice of God.'
In a tear-jerking birthday message, he added: 'Mom, you left me with all the tools, though I'll still need your guiding spirit around me. I feel you and know you are there. But I will miss your sweet hand and caring eyes that would look deep into my soul for verification that everything was okay. Thank you for being the best mother any son could ever dream of. I miss you already. Call me greedy, but 57 years wasn't enough. And yet, I received more love than I could ever imagine. I love you so dearly. Happy Birthday on what would have been your 77th birthday. Please gorge on all the birthday cake you want while you make all the other angels sing, dance, laugh and cry. Today, Heaven is lucky.'
Suzanne divorced her son's father in 1968 after only tied the knot in 1965.
She was married to 'The Anniversary Game' host Alan Hamel from 1977 until her passing.
The sad news of her death was confirmed in a statement shared on behalf of the actress' family, which read: '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 family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on October 16th. Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly.'
Also this week Dancing With The Stars paid tribute to the late Somers.
Dancing queen: Also this week Dancing With The Stars paid tribute to the late Somers. Somers made it to 9th place during its 20th season. The show posted several snaps of her on DWTS. 'Suzanne competed on season 20, and she made a big impression on everyone here both in the ballroom and behind the scenes,' host Alfonso Ribeiro, 52, told viewers. 'Our thoughts go out to her friends and family'
Somers made it to 9th place during its 20th season.
The show posted several snaps of her on DWTS.
'Suzanne competed on season 20, and she made a big impression on everyone here both in the ballroom and behind the scenes,' host Alfonso Ribeiro, 52, told viewers. 'Our thoughts go out to her friends and family.'
Somers' former pro partner, Tony Dovolani, also honored his late co-star.
'It really hit me like a ton of bricks,' Dovolani, 50, told Entertainment Tonight the day after her passing at age 76. 'I had it in my calendar to wish her a happy birthday because she was turning 77 in a couple days. When I found out, it just cut my legs from under me because she was such a beacon of light.
'I remember Suzanne Somers with a smile on her face, and it just saddens me to the core because I knew she really fought this cancer for such a long time,' he continued. 'She was dealing with it, even back then, and trying every natural way of dealing with this. The fact that she was able to survive it for as long as she did is really a true testament to her dedication to being healthy.'
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