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Suzanne Somers, who is celebrated for her iconic portrayal of Chrissy Snow in the late '70s TV sitcom Three's Company, passed away at her residence in Palm Springs, California, on October 15, 2023, at the age of 76. Somers' family, fans, friends, and colleagues, including her on-screen love interest, Patrick Duffy, in the American television sitcom Step by Step, are now mourning the death of the legend and celebrating her life and legacy. Patrick Duffy pays tribute to the late Suzanne Somers View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patrick Duffy (@therealpduffy) Duffy paid tribute to Somers by sharing a throwback picture of him and the actress while penning down emotional words and reflecting on their bond. RELATED: Suzanne Somers Hinted ‘Exciting Things’ Were Happening 2 Weeks Before Her Death "As with everyone who knew her, I was stunned yesterday by the news that my dear and deep friend Suzanne had passed. For that brief moment, it was unbelievable," Duffy wrote in the caption. "But indeed, she has passed. She beautifully passed through my life on this leg of her endless journey. My task now is to remain on the roadside as she continues on." STEP BY STEP, Suzanne Somers, Patrick Duffy, 1991-98, (c)Warner Bros. Television/courtesy Everett Collection Patrick Duffy says he will miss Suzanne Somers Duffy further shared that he will deeply miss his close relationship and customary exchanges with the late actress. "I will miss the phone calls, the emails, the visits, and the meals and laughter. But the dialogue of deep and thoughtful, and silly and frivolous continues," he admitted. "My conversations with her now will be held solely through my daily Buddhist practice." STEP BY STEP, from left: Suzanne Somers, Patrick Duffy, 1991-98. © Warner Bros. Television / Courtesy: Everett Collection He also expressed deep regrets about not having the opportunity to visit Somers one last time before her passing. "I am not alone in wishing I had one more face-to-face with her and Alan, but had we had that meeting last Friday, I would still be yearning for just one more today. It is the painful beauty of our present human reality," Duffy confessed. "What strength and support I can muster I send to Alan and Bruce and her family, and to her I say; When the stone of your life dropped in this pond you made quite a ripple, my friend. Thank you."