R.I.P.
"Match Game's" Brett Somers Dead at 83

Brett Somers"Match Game" vet Brett Somers passed away from stomach and colon cancer at her Connecticut home on Saturday. She was 83.

Somers, the grandmother of the Mary-Kate Olsen/Nicole Richie oversized sunglasses trend, was known for her dry wit and humor as one of the celebrity panelists on the memorable '70s game show, which experienced renewed interest in repeats on the Game Show Network.

Ms. Somers married actor Jack Klugman in 1953 and played his ex-wife on the long-running series, "The Odd Couple." Although they separated in 1974, the couple never divorced.

Somers is survived by Klugman, her two sons, Adam and David, and a daughter, Leslie.

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31. I absolutely love Brett Somers, when my mom told me she died I literally cried a little!! She's so funny and sweet!! My heart goes out to her family and friends!

Posted at 6:09PM on Sep 18th 2007 by Ashley

32. CLASSY LADY WHO KNEW HER LIMITATIONS BUT WAS TALENTED ENOUGH TO BE ENTERTAINING.

Posted at 6:33AM on Sep 22nd 2007 by JOE CAPRIO/CITYLIFEPRODUCTIONS

33. I, too, am sad about her death... Didn't know it until I seen the Match Game's all day tribute to her on today..

I can not find anything to back up the statement made here that she was Mary Kate, (and Ashley) and Nicole Richie's grandmother..
Anyone else find anything??

Her grandchildren were with her when she passed,, Olivia and Katharine..

Posted at 11:59AM on Sep 22nd 2007 by Kathy

34. God Bless you Brett...at present I am watching the Match game show as a tribute to Bret
in my younger days with my father I watched the game show.... and not in my golden years I am again enjoying the show.. I have had many of laughs and it keeps me company....
Rest in peace my dear lady....
God Bless and deepest condolences to your family
Agnes

Posted at 1:28PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by Agnes

35. CHERYL SHUMAN SUSPENDED FROM YOUTUBE
CHERYL SHUMAN LIAR
CHERYL SHUMAN EX CON

Posted at 8:54PM on Oct 12th 2007 by Friend

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