Fans of “House Hunters” are in mourning right now after the show’s former host Susan Whang passed away after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 56 years-old.
Whang’s death was confirmed by her partner Jeff Vezain, who revealed that she had passed away in a Facebook post.
“A lifetime of love, adventure, humor and bliss now lives in our memories,” Vezain wrote. “On Tuesday evening around 7:20pm, Suzanne breathed her last breath here at home, as I knelt beside her and caressed her.”
“For thirteen years she confronted cancer with courage, humor, determination and optimism,” he continued. “She was immensely encouraged by the love of her family, friends and those she had yet to meet. Your kind, loving messages always lifted her spirits.”
Vezain referred to Whang as his “best friend” and “more than a true love” before praising her for her sense of humor.
“It’s all part of life, but laughter was a staple of our dynamic. Her audacious sense of humor blessed many, shocked a few, but allowed us to laugh in the face of adversity,” he said. “She was an amazing daughter, sister, friend, mentor and advocate.”
Tributes have been pouring in for Whang from people like actress Frances Fisher and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson.
“Rest in Paradise @suzannewhang,” Fisher tweeted. “Brave Fearless Funny Warrior.”
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Brave Fearless Funny Warrior
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“Prayers for the brave and courageous @suzannewhang,” Williamson wrote on Twitter. “May her soul fly free at last, unburdened now by the sorrows of the world. May she rest peacefully and dance joyously unto eternity. I feel grateful to have known her and send love to those who loved her.”
Prayers for the brave and courageous @suzannewhang. May her soul fly free at last, unburdened now by the sorrows of the world. May she rest peacefully and dance joyously unto eternity. I feel grateful to have known her and send love to those who loved her.
— Marianne Williamson (@marwilliamson) September 20, 2019
Whang hosted “House Hunters” from 1997-2009, and she also worked as an actress on shows like “General Hospital” and “Las Vegas.”
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