Kirstie Alley has passed away after a brief and private battle with cancer, her children say. She was 71.
Alley won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe in 1991 for her role as Rebecca Howe in the hit sitcom “Cheers.” She also won an Emmy for her performance in another sitcom, “Veronica’s Closet,” and had numerous movie roles including “Look Who’s Talking,” “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” “Drop Dead Gorgeous,” and more.
Her family shared the statement below on social media.
To all our friends, far and wide around the world…
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. As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.
