Suzanne Pleshette photoSuzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008) was an American actress, primarily known for her character roles. Pleshette was best known for her role as Bob Newhart’s wife, Emily Hartley, on The Bob Newhart Show in the 1970s. She later guest-starred as Katey Sagal’s mother, Laura Egan, on 8 Simple Rules, in the 2000s.

Pleshette appeared in over two dozen made-for-television films and numerous film dramas of the late 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, and was nominated for an Emmy Award several times, most notably for Dr. Kildare. She was a former Broadway leading lady, having replaced Anne Bancroft in The Miracle Worker opposite Patty Duke to rave reviews.

Pleshette died early in the evening of January 19, 2008 of respiratory failure at her Los Angeles home. Pleshette death is commemorated all over the world. Rest in peace.