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Somers Clarifies Swayze Chemo Comments

5 November 2009 2:06 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Actress Suzanne Somers has backtracked over remarks she made about the late Patrick Swayze's cancer treatment, insisting her comments were misconstrued in the press.

The Three's Company star, who suffered her own cancer setback earlier this year, infuriated Swayze's grieving pals when she allegedly told a Canadian reporter the actor could have lived longer had he chosen alternative medical treatments instead of chemotherapy.

Somers is said to have told columnist Shinan Govani, "They took this beautiful man and they basically put poison in him. Why couldn't they have built him up nutritionally and gotten rid of the toxins in his body?"

The remarks prompted Swayze's Ghost co-star and devastated friend Whoopi Goldberg to publicly chastise Somers, claiming she "should know better".

But Somers maintains she didn't mean to offend anyone with her comments and simply meant Swayze might have benefited from testing other cancer treatments, like her late pal Farrah Fawcett.

She says, "I said an offhand remark... I shouldn't have said it, as a person in the public eye, even in private, what I say can leak out.

"(But) I had been through this cancer thing myself. I watched Farrah Fawcett die; she was a friend of mine. So it was my frustration from that that maybe if someone had gotten to her in another way (she might still be alive).

"If you are touched by cancer in some way, don't you want to know about other ways (of treatment)?"

Fawcett lost her battle with anal cancer in June after undergoing alternative medical treatment in Germany.

Swayze died in September following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Somers has previously stated she has written a letter to Swayze's widow Lisa Niemi apologising for her comments. »

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Somers' Horror At Incorrect Cancer Diagnosis

26 October 2009 5:21 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Suzanne Somers feared she had just days to live after doctors wrongly diagnosed with her full-body cancer last year.

The Three's Company star announced in 2001 she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and rejected chemotherapy in favour of a natural treatment called Iscador, a mistletoe extract.

She refused after-care treatment and stuck to alternative aids and a healthy diet - but fell seriously ill in November when her body began swelling, welts appeared on her skin, and she struggled to breathe.

The actress was rushed to hospital, where several doctors concluded she had lung cancer that had spread throughout her entire body.

She refused full-body chemotherapy and instead opted for surgery to remove tumours - but was amazed when surgeons later told her they cound find nothing wrong with her.

She tells U.S. TV show host Larry King, "He (the doctor) said, 'You have a mass on your lung. It looks like the cancer metastasised into your liver. You have so many tumors in your chest, we can't count them... And you have a blood clot and you have pneumonia.' Six doctors over six days confirming that I should get my things in order...

"They take me into surgery... And I'm thinking I'm about to find out if I'm going to live or die, most likely die. It's been confirmed by six doctors.

"I woke up in intensive care to hear, 'Wow, you don't have any cancer anywhere.'"

Doctors were baffled by Somers' condition, and she decided to leave their care after they made plans to test her for a number of serious diseases.

The star believes she had a reaction to a substance and she's now urging cancer patients to seek a second opinion, adding: "They were all wrong. That's why I wrote this book. That's what we lay people need to understand... I'm just saying, choose whatever you want." »

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Suzanne Somers Speaks Out on Controversial Patrick Swayze Comment

20 October 2009 5:14 PM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »

On today's "The Insider," Suzanne Somers speaks out on her controversial comments about Patrick Swayze's cancer treatment and talks about her new book with alternatives to curing cancer. "I did not mean for that [comment] to be public but I shouldn't have said it," says Suzanne of her highly publicized remark. "I don't know anything about his cancer, I apologized profusely to his family." Suzanne reportedly talked about Swayze right after he died to a Toronto-based columnist of the National Post, saying, "They took this beautiful man and they basically put poison in him. ... Why couldn't they have built him up nutritionally and gotten rid of the toxins in his body? I hate to be this controversial. I'm a singer-dancer-comedienne. But we have an epidemic going on, and I have to say it." Suzanne says she wrote a letter of apology to Swayze's brother and asked him to pass along her words to Swayze's wife, »

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Suzanne Somers apologises to Swayze family

24 September 2009 9:07 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Suzanne Somers has apologised to Patrick Swayze's family after she alleged that the late actor had been "poisoned" by his cancer treatment. The Three's Company star had been quoted as saying that Swayze's pancreatic cancer could have been healed holistically, suggesting that doctors "took a beautiful man and put poison in his body". Writing on her blog, she said: "In a casual conversation at a party (with someone who never identified himself as a reporter)... I was asked about this beloved actor. "It was never my intention (more) »

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Goldberg: 'Somers' Swayze Comments Were Distasteful'

24 September 2009 1:11 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Whoopi Goldberg has chastised Suzanne Somers after she reportedly blamed Patrick Swayze's death on his chemo treatment.

Goldberg was furious after learning the Three's Company star, a breast cancer survivor, told a Canadian reporter that Swayze could have extended his life if he had turned to alternative aids instead of chemotherapy.

Somers is said to have told columnist Shinan Govani, "They took this beautiful man and they basically put poison in him. Why couldn't they have built him up nutritionally and gotten rid of the toxins in his body?"

Swayze's Ghost co-star took aim at Somers on her U.S. TV talk show The View on Wednesday, telling the actress she "should know better".

Goldberg said: "In case she doesn't know, Patrick did everything and went everywhere to try and stay healthy as long as he could.

"That he's been gone a week and this statement came out is bad timing and bad taste and Suzanne, you know better. And I'm not sure that's not what you meant to do, but you should have thought about it."

Somers has responded to the controversy on her official website, insisting she wasn't aware her comments would be published.

She writes, "In a casual conversation at a private party (with someone who never identified himself as a reporter) at the Toronto Film Festival last week, I was asked about this beloved actor. It was never my intention to make an official statement about his passing.

"I was not informed or aware I was being interviewed. I would never have been so insensitive as to offer a public statement so close to his untimely passing. I sincerely apologize if my comment has caused any additional pain to his family during this difficult time. I send my deepest condolences for their loss." »

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Suzanne Somers Says Chemotherapy Killed Patrick Swayze

18 September 2009 7:00 PM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »

Patrick Swayze passed away from pancreatic cancer on Monday (September 14th) after being diagnosed back in January of 2008. He has now been cremated and his ashes are being held at his lawyer's office until his wife Lisa Niemi can arrange to scatter his remains on his New Mexico ranch. A public event is being planned in the town of Lake Lure, North Carolina, where much of the 1987 movie "Dirty Dancing" was filmed. The memorial service will take place on Saturday (September 19th) at 7pm at Firefly Cove, used at Camp Chimney in the movie. The ceremony is free to attend, but organizers want visitors to donate money to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. In nutjob news, Suzanne Somers ("Three's Company") is now blaming chemotherapy for killing Swayze, stating that the actor should have used alternative methods to treat his cancer. "They took this beautiful man and they basically put poison in him, »

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Somers: 'Chemotherapy Was Bad For Swayze'

18 September 2009 5:26 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Cancer survivor Suzanne Somers has blamed Patrick Swayze's death on his chemo treatment.

The former Three's Company star announced in 2001 she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and rejected chemotherapy in favour of a natural treatment called Iscador, a mistletoe extract.

Now Somers has spoken out about Dirty Dancing star Swayze, who died at 57 after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer on Monday.

The actress insists Swayze, who underwent regular bouts of chemo, could have extended his life if he had turned to alternative aids instead of drugs.

She tells U.S. columnist Shinan Govani, "They took this beautiful man and they basically put poison in him. Why couldn't they have built him up nutritionally and gotten rid of the toxins in his body? I hate to be this controversial. I'm a singer-dancer-comedienne. But we have an epidemic going on, and I have to say it." »

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Joyce DeWitt 'charged with drink-driving'

3 September 2009 10:50 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Joyce DeWitt has reportedly been charged with two counts of drink-driving. The Three's Company star was arrested in July on suspicion of driving under the influence. A police officer is said to have "observed signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication", while the 60-year-old failed a series of field sobriety tests and was booked at a Los Angeles-area jail. DeWitt has now been charged with one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of alcohol (more) »

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Actress Dewitt Charged With DUI

2 September 2009 12:11 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Veteran actress Joyce Dewitt has been hit with two charges of driving under the influence (DUI) following her arrest in her native California earlier this year.

The 60 year old, best known for her role as Janet Wood on hit 1980s TV show Three's Company, was arrested in El Segundo on America's Independence Day after driving past a traffic barricade.

The actress was taken into police custody after reportedly failing field sobriety tests and was later released on $5,000 (£3,330) bail.

A complaint filed on Tuesday by the Los Angeles County District Attorney shows she had been driving with a blood alcohol level of .15 - twice the state's legal limit.

She has been charged with one count of driving under the influence and one count of driving while having a blood alcohol content (Bac) of .08 or higher, reports TMZ.com. »

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Three's Company's DeWitt Dinged With DUI

2 September 2009 10:31 AM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »

Come and knock (quietly) on our door...and bring a couple of aspirin. Joyce DeWitt, who played house with John Ritter and Suzanne Somers in Three's Company, has been charged with a DUI stemming from her Fourth of July bust for drunken driving. According to the complaint filed yesterday by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, the 60-year-old thesp was charged with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Count two is for driving while having a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher, also a misdemeanor. DeWitt is due to be arraigned Sept. 8. »

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'Three's Company' Star Charged with DUI

2 September 2009 10:03 AM, PDT | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »

TMZ has learned "Three's Company" star Joyce DeWitt was just charged with DUI over her drunken driving arrest earlier this year.DeWitt -- who was stopped on July 4 by cops in El Segundo, CA -- was charged with one count driving under the influence ...

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Joyce DeWitt Charged with DUI

2 September 2009 9:33 AM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »

"The Insider" has learned that former "Three's Company" star Joyce DeWitt has been charged with driving under the influence. The charges -- one count of driving under the influence and one for driving with a blood alcohol over .08% -- stem from her run in with the law earlier this year. The TV actress was arrested in El Segundo, Calif. on July 4 by police after officers say they witnessed her drive past a barricade intended to keep away traffic. At the time, officials told "The Insider" they administered a field sobriety test on the 60-year-old after police officers say they observed signs of alcohol intoxication.

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8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter: How the John Ritter Sitcom Ended

2 August 2009 2:21 AM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »

In 2002, John Ritter returned to ABC, the network that aired Three's Company, the sitcom that made him a star 15 years earlier.

In 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter, Ritter plays sportswriter and dad Paul Hennessy. He wants to take a more active role in the lives of his children so, when his wife Cate (Katey Sagal) returns to work full-time, he decides to stay home to take care of the kids. The trouble is that they're now a trio of independent teenagers -- popular Bridget (Kelly Cuoco), brainy Kerry (Amy Davidson), and smart-aleck Rory (Martin Spanjers).

The show was a moderate success, ranked 43rd for its first season on the air, and was renewed with an average of 10.85 million viewers. As you may recall, Ritter died unexpectedly after completion of the third episode of season two. The show's production was shut down to give the cast and crew time »

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Worry Not, 'Idol' Fans: Paula Abdul Isn't Going Anywhere

21 July 2009 6:45 AM, PDT | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »

By now you've seen the headlines and read the countless reports about "American Idol" continuing next season without the resident nice lady Paula Abdul. Heck, you probably even Tweeted about it. ("Keep Paula" was one of the hottest Twitter trends over the weekend. Suck it, Cronkite!)

But before "Idol" fans have a collective "Bratz!"-sized meltdown about their favorite show returning without their favorite loony aunt, there is something important I need to say: Paula Abdul is not leaving "American Idol." At least, I don't think so.

In my opinion, Paula and her management team are merely playing hardball with "Idol" producers. We all know that Ryan Seacrest just got signed to a bajillion dollar deal. (Actually, it was $15 million per year. Same difference.) Why shouldn't Paula step up her negotiations in a big way? Everyone else is making bank — why not her?

Furthermore, Simon Cowell is employing similar tactics. »

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Actress Joyce DeWitt Busted For DUI

7 July 2009 12:55 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »

Actress Joyce DeWitt, most famous for her role in the '70s sitcom "Three's Company," has been busted for suspected driving under the influence Saturday.

The 60-year-old actress was arrested around 4:30 p.m. after she passed a barricade near a park in El Segundo. An officer observed indications that she had been driving under the influence and gave her field sobriety tests at the scene.

She was booked on misdemeanor DUI and was released after posting ,000 bail around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday.

El Segundo Police Sgt. Dean Howard told E! News, "An officer saw DeWitt drive a vehicle past a barricade intended to control vehicular traffic near a park. As the officer spoke with DeWitt, he observed signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication."

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Actress Dewitt Arrested For DUI

6 July 2009 3:01 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Veteran actress Joyce Dewitt had an Independence Day to remember - she was busted for driving under the influence (DUI) in California.

The 60 year old, best known for her role as Janet Wood on hit 1980s TV show Three's Company, was pulled over by cops in El Segundo on Saturday afternoon after driving past a traffic barricade.

DeWitt smelled of alcohol and failed field sobriety tests, according to TMZ.com, prompting police to take her into custody.

She was released hours later after posting $5,000 (£3,330) bail. »

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Just In: Joyce DeWitt's Booking Photo

6 July 2009 12:42 PM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »

"The Insider" has obtained actress Joyce DeWitt's booking photo after her arrest on the suspicion of driving under the influence. The 60-year-old former "Three's Company" star was arrested on July 4 in El Segundo, Calif., for suspicion of driving under the influence. DeWitt was stopped by police after officers say they witnessed her drive past a barricade intended to keep away traffic. Officials tell "The Insider" they administered a field sobriety test on the actress after police officers say they observed signs of alcohol intoxication. Her bail was set at $5,000.

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Three's Company Third Wheel Joyce DeWitt Busted for DUI

6 July 2009 11:57 AM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »

Joyce DeWitt is in trouble with da law. The actress best known for playing third fiddle to John Ritter and Suzanne Somers on Three's Company has been rung up by SoCal cops for apparently a little too much prefireworks celebrating on the Fourth. DeWitt was busted Saturday around 4:30 p.m. on suspicion of DUI, El Segundo Police Sgt. Dean Howard tells E! News. "An officer saw DeWitt drive a vehicle past a barricade intended to control vehicular traffic near a park," says Howard. "As the officer spoke with DeWitt, he observed signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication." DeWitt, 60, whiffed a series of field sobriety test and was hauled away to the station for booking. »

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Joyce DeWitt Arrested on Suspicion of DUI

6 July 2009 11:13 AM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »

"The Insider" has learned that TV actress Joyce DeWitt was arrested on the suspicion of driving under the influence. The former "Three's Company" star was arrested in El Segundo, Calif. on July 4 at 4:19 p.m. by police after officers say they witnessed her drive past a barricade intended to keep away traffic. Officials tell "The Insider" they administered a field sobriety test on the 60-year-old actress after police officers say they observed signs of alcohol intoxication. Her bail was set at $5,000. Keep checking back here for the latest on this developing story …

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Veterans of Cancelled TV Shows That We Lost in May 2009

7 June 2009 5:02 PM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »

Some more talented individuals left us this month. It's amazing how so many people have contributed so much to the medium of television.

Some of the losses this month include Dom DeLuise (The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The New Candid Camera), Linda Dangcil (Dynasty, Quincy M.E., 3rd Rock From The Sun, and The Flying Nun), Frank Aletter (M*A*S*H, All In The Family, Dallas, Kojak, and Murder, She Wrote), Wayne Allwine (movies Splash, Three Men And A Baby, and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and as the voice of Mickey Mouse), Michael Ross (All In The Family, The Jeffersons, and Three's Company), and veteran news producer Jack Reilly (The Mike Douglas Show, David Frost Show, Good Morning America, and Entertainment Tonight).

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Comedic actor Dom DeLuise passed away in his sleep on May 4th in Southern California. He was 75 years old. DeLuise was »

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