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shotzette · 09-18-2007, 08:16 PM

Sad to say, but per TMZ.com...

"Match Game's" Brett Somers Dead at 83

Posted Sep 17th 2007 11:45AM by TMZ Staff
Filed under: TV, R.I.P.
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.

treky · 09-19-2007, 02:28 AM

awww-I always liked her; she'll be missed.

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-19-2007, 02:09 PM

it is so sad to here about Brett passed away my throgh's are with Jack

TURBOCSX · 09-19-2007, 06:22 PM

First Charles, now Brett. She will be missed. I love match game and look forward to picking up the Match Game 73 DVD. Does anyone have it? Is it worth getting?

Dynomite · 09-19-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TURBOCSX

First Charles, now Brett. She will be missed. I love match game and look forward to picking up the Match Game 73 DVD. Does anyone have it? Is it worth getting?

The Match Game DVD you're looking for is still selling. Now, if there's a Best Buy store in your neighborhood, you'll likely find it there. BTW, The Best of Match Game, Volume 2 will be coming out on DVD after the new year, so look for that, too.

LeeBlue · 09-19-2007, 07:11 PM

Very sad news about Brett Somers -- I thought she was great in The Odd Couple.

ThomasE · 09-22-2007, 12:06 AM

I hope that the family is doing well. I really liked her and Charles Nelson Reily on "Match Game".

Already Gone · 09-25-2007, 01:12 PM

That is so sad. I have fond memories of watching her on Match Game PM
and The Odd Couple as Blanche Madison.

Brett

Nighthawk76 · 10-09-2007, 10:11 PM

09-18-2007, 08:16 PM	#1
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	Brett Somers, RIP Sad to say, but per TMZ.com... "Match Game's" Brett Somers Dead at 83 Posted Sep 17th 2007 11:45AM by TMZ Staff Filed under: TV, R.I.P. 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.

09-19-2007, 02:28 AM	#2
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	awww-I always liked her; she'll be missed.
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09-19-2007, 02:09 PM	#3
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09-22-2007, 12:06 AM	#7
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09-19-2007, 06:22 PM	#4
TURBOCSX Arnold Ziffel Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 06, 2007 Location: NY Posts: 109	First Charles, now Brett. She will be missed. I love match game and look forward to picking up the Match Game 73 DVD. Does anyone have it? Is it worth getting?

09-25-2007, 01:12 PM	#8
Already Gone Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 31, 2004 Posts: 2,587	That is so sad. I have fond memories of watching her on Match Game PM and The Odd Couple as Blanche Madison. Brett

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