The world lost a beloved member of sitcom royalty when Suzanne Somers passed away at the age of 76 on October 15, 2023, following a long battle with breast cancer. Among the actor’s various achievements, the most iconic is easily her breakthrough role as Christmas "Chrissy" Snow as a member of the Three’s Company cast. Though she was popular while playing the part, her tenure on the hit series also involved some behind-the-scenes controversy.
As fans will recall, the actress did not stay through the entirety the ABC sitcom’s run from 1977 to 1984. She ultimately exited amid Season 5 due to a contract dispute. However, the reason for this disagreement has been subject to a debate that we'll explore now.
