Alan Hamel recounts challenges of marriage to Suzanne Somers in sweet tribute a year after her death

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Producer Alan Hamel, who was married to Suzanne Somers for 46 years, recently opened up about their relationship, one year after the beloved 'Three’s Company' star’s death.

Though the couple seemed to have a perfect marriage, Hamel recalled that their love story didn’t come without its challenges.

Alan Hamel remembers Suzanne Somers fondly

Hamel, 88, shared with Page Six that during the early years of their relationship, the couple experienced intense ups and downs.

“For the first few years of our love affair, we fought like mad dogs,” he admitted. But despite the conflicts, they always came back to their shared passion. “After one of our fights, Suzanne said to me, ‘No matter how bad it gets, let’s never break up.’ And we never did.”

Their bond only strengthened over the years. Hamel fondly remembered their nighttime routine, saying, “We always went to sleep every night holding hands, and in the morning, I would just lie there, staring at her beautiful face.”

Somers died a day before her 77th birthday, following a long battle with cancer. Hamel reflected on their time together, noting how much they cherished dating, even after decades of marriage.

Hamel reminisced about Suzanne dressing up in her dazzling minidresses and heading to their favorite French restaurant, Le Vallauris, in Palm Springs. 

"We loved dating. Suzanne would get all incredible looking wearing one of her sparkling minidresses — she had killer legs — nighttime makeup and the right color Manolos, and we’d go to one of our favorite, intimate French restaurants. Le Vallauris in Palm Springs was always so special to us. Order a bottle of great wine and spend the evening looking at each other and silently saying how great is the love we have,” Hamel said.

He also shared the deep wisdom he gained from his wife, "Suzanne was incredibly wise and street savvy for her years. The other wisdom from Suzanne was that we should ‘surrender to one another.’ I would do what she wanted to do and she would do what I wanted to do.”

Alan Hamel's reflection on Suzanne Somers one year after her death triggers heartfelt reactions

Hamel’s heartfelt reflection on his late wife, Somers, one year after her death has stirred an emotional response online, with fans offering condolences and admiration for their enduring love story.

One user commented, "What a beautiful love story. I hope that one day they both can be joined together again. Losing the love of your life, your companion, and best friend is devastating and tragic. My prayers to both their families on this sad one-year anniversary of her passing."

Another expressed, "46 years together, a devastating loss for sure, condolences."

Many were touched by the deep bond the couple shared, with one user writing, "What a beautiful love story those two had with one another," while another added, "He must be so lonely, hope he has lots of family around him. Light and love."

Other fans reflected on Suzanne’s legacy, with one user stating, "So great to hear from Alan! Gotta know we also really miss SS with all our hearts," and another sharing, "She was so special and what a real love story—you don’t see that in Hollywood ever." 

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