Kirstie Alley dead at 71. Kirstie Alley died following a short battle with cancer.
Kirstie Alley died following a “battle with cancer,” according to her family. She was 71.
“We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” her official Twitter account said.
“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. We are grateful to the incredible team of doctors and nurses at the Moffitt Cancer Center for their care.”
“Our 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.”
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) December 6, 2022
Kirstie Alley Dead: Star of ‘Cheers’ Dies at 71 After Short Battle with Cancer. The actress’ death was confirmed by her children on Monday evening: “As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother”
Kirstie Alley, the star of Cheers and Drop Dead Gorgeous, has died. She was 71.
Kirstie Alley’s Final Video Before Death
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Alley’s children, True and Lillie Parker, announced the actress had died after a short battle with cancer. In a statement to PEOPLE, True and Lillie confirmed that Alley died on Monday.
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“We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” they said in a statement.
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“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.”