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Joanna Cassidy Confirms Romance with Suzanne Somers' Widower
20 Feb
Summary
- Actress Joanna Cassidy is dating Alan Hamel, Suzanne Somers' widower.
- Cassidy and Hamel reconnected recently after knowing each other for decades.
- Hamel's late wife, Suzanne Somers, encouraged him to find love again.
Actress Joanna Cassidy has confirmed a new romance with Alan Hamel, the widower of her former colleague Suzanne Somers. Appearing on the Still Here Podcast With Steve Kmetko, Cassidy, 80, revealed she has been dating Hamel, 89, for an unspecified period.
Hamel, who was married to Somers for over 50 years, has a long history with Cassidy. They first met over 45 years ago when she appeared on his Canadian talk show. They later worked together on Hollywood Wives with Somers, maintaining cordial relations.
Their romantic connection reportedly reignited when Hamel's son introduced them again recently after both became single. Hamel has previously shared that Somers encouraged him to find happiness and not to remain alone after her death.
