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Alan Hamel Finds Joy with Joanna Cassidy After Loss

6/26/2025

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Alan Hamel, 88, has found a new spark with actress Joanna Cassidy, 79, a former co-star of his late wife, Suzanne Somers. Their reunion, sparked by Hamel's son, has brought joy amid grief. Hamel cherishes Cassidy's achievements and recalls Somers urging him to embrace life again before her passing in October 2023, though the future remains uncertain.

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Alan Hamel, 88, has found a new spark with actress Joanna Cassidy, 79, a former co-star of his late wife, Suzanne Somers. Their reunion, sparked by Hamel's son, has brought joy amid grief. Hamel cherishes Cassidy's achievements and recalls Somers urging him to embrace life again before her passing in October 2023, though the future remains uncertain.