Adam Carolla Remembers Suzanne Somers’s Death, How Painful It Was
Radio personality and comedian Adam Carolla, 59, shared his emotions and memories of the late Suzanne Somers in a recent interview with PEOPLE, leaving fans with a glimpse into his genuine admiration for the beloved actress and her husband, Alan Hamel.
“I was quite close with her and Alan Hamel,” Adam began, reflecting on his cherished friendship with the couple. “I really, really loved Suzanne, and they were a great couple. We’d go to their house for dinner, and they were a delight. I was totally caught off guard when she passed. That was a very sad moment.”
For Adams, who is famous for his humor and unflinching personality, shedding tears isn’t an everyday occurrence. However, the news of Suzanne Somers’ passing in October moved him deeply, a testament to the profound impact she had on those fortunate enough to know her.
Adams’ statements come about a month after Suzanne died at her home, ending her long battle with breast cancer. She was 76 at the time of her death.
On October 15, Adams had taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, saying, “Devastated to hear about the passing of Suzanne Somers. A true icon and overall amazing human being. You will be greatly missed, my friend.”
Adams, who also made a memorable appearance as Avocado on The Masked Singer, went on to provide insights into some of his recent life experiences while talking to PEOPLE for the “One Last Thing” segment.
When asked about the last time he danced, he responded, “At a wedding about two months ago. I’m not the first one out there. You can’t be the first off the dance floor either, because it looks like you hurt yourself or you’re too drunk.”
When he was asked about the last time he sang out loud, he started with explaining that he sings when he cannot remember names of songs. “I’ll say to people, “You know that song, [he sings] ‘These eyes cry every night for you?’” And they don’t know it. Then we play it, and they go, “Oh, that song,” he shared.
About the last time he was confronted with a fear, he stated, “Doing Dancing with the Stars and The Masked Singer was scary because I can’t do either one of those. I just have low self-esteem.”
For the last superstition he took to heart, he stated, “In the mornings I swim across our pool, and I have to go down and touch the drains before I get out. I’m thinking, “Just get out of the pool.” And then, “Yeah, but do you want to risk it?”
