In Memoriam: Suzanne Pleshette (5,347 views)
Suzanne Pleshette, a familiar face on television and a guest star on 8 Simple Rules, passed away Saturday at the age of 70. The actress had been suffering lung cancer for a number of years. She died in her Los Angeles home, just days before a ceremony honouring her work was due to take place on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony was set to take place on the 31st January - her 71st birthday.
The actress rose to fame playing Bob Newhart's wife on the show of his name, and she became a familiar face on television shows with numerous guest spots including Will & Grace and 8 Simple Rules, where she played Cate's mum in the episodes after John Ritter's death.
Her husband, Tom Poston, died in April last year, also a guest star on 8 Simple Rules.
Suzanne Pleshette, dead at age 70.
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