Kirstie Alley, Star of Cheers and Look Who's Talking, Dies at 71

Actress Kirstie Alley has passed away at the age of 71. The news was broken on the night of Monday, December 5th, in a statement via her children, True and Lillie Parker, on social media. According to the statement, Alley passed away following a battle with cancer, which was"only recently discovered." Alley was known or a prolific film and television career, which included an Award-winning turn as Rebecca Howe on Cheers.

"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," the statement reads in part."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. As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.

In 1987, Alley joined the cast of Cheers as Rebecca Howe, staying on the series through its eleventh and final season. Her other hits from the 1980s include Look Who's Talking and Summer School. After winning a second Emmy award for the 1994 film David's Mother, she later returned to the sitcom world with Veronica's Closet and Kirstie.

More recently, Alley appeared in the reality television space, including finishing second place on Dancing with the Stars, as well as Celebrity Big Brother 22, and The Masked Singer. 0commentsAlley was married twice, including to Baywatch actor Parker Stevenson from 1983 through 1997. The pair adopted two children, William and Lillie, in the 1990s.

Eternal life grant into her LORD RIP 🙏🙏🙏

Darn, I'll always have a special fondness for the Look Who's Talking movies. RIP.

Oh gosh; this is really sad 😢! Her political views were horrible but it’s a great loss that she’s passed away. R.I.P.

Man, she was hot on Cheers and Look whos Talking. The wall remains undefeated. Rest in power...🙏🏽

RIP

Remember her from look who talking😔

Ah man, this hurt.

🥺🙏🏼🙏🏼

The hate she had in her heart killed her. She was a rabid trumpster spreading his lies. I won't waste my prayers on her. NOPE-not gonna happen.

RIP Kirstie Alley

WTF 😱

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