Kirstie Alley, most famous for her role in Cheers, has died from cancer at the age of 71.
Alley’s children, True and Lillie Parker, announced their mother’s passing via her social media pages.
They said in the post, “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce, and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered.”
“She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead,” they continued. “As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.”
They continued stating that their mother’s “zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren, and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did.”
They also thanked the “incredible team of doctors and nurses” at the Moffitt Cancer Center.
The statement concluded with her children saying, “We thank you for your love and prayers and ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time.”
Following the news of her death, many of Alley’s friends and co-stars posted touching tributes including John Travolta who said, “Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had. I love you Kirstie. I know we will see each other again.”
Valerie Bertinelli also shared her condolences on Twitter, saying, “Oh Kirstie, Rest in Peace”
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Alley gained fame in 1987 when she starred in the role as Rebecca Howe on NBC’s Cheers. Alley received a Golden Globe for best actress and an Emmy for outstanding lead actress for her part in the sitcom.
Alley also received an Emmy for her portrayal of Sally Goodson in David’s Mother in 1994.
Alley also appeared in many other TV shows and movies. Some of these included, Veronica’s Closet (1997-2000), Fat Actress (2005), Kirstie (2013-2014), and Scream Queens (2015-2016), as well as films like Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Summer School (1987), Look Who’s Talking (1989), It Takes Two (1995) and Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999).
Alley also competed in season 12 of Dancing with the Stars, and season 7 of The Masked Singer in 2022.
