“Cheers” and “Look Who’s Talking” star Kirstie Alley dies at the age of 71
Kirstie Alley, who was best known for her role on the 1980s and 1990s comedy show Cheers, died of cancer at the age of 71.
By ET Spotlight Special |
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Kirstie Alley, a TV and movie star best known for her roles in Cheers, Veronica's Closet, and Look Who's Talking, has died at the age of 71.
Her family released a statement that, "We are sad to tell you that our amazing, and loving mother has died after a battle with cancer that was recently diagnosed”.
"She was surrounded by her closest family members, with her never-ending joy of life and whatever adventures lie ahead”.
Alley won an Emmy award and a Golden Globe award for her role on the popular TV show as a pub manager and waitress. The star has also been in the Look Who's Talking movie series and the TV comedy show Veronica's Closet.
Her family did not specify what type of cancer she had, they only stated that cancer was diagnosed recently and was treated at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida.
Alley’s ex-husband, Parker Stevenson (actor), paid his condolences, stating “I am so grateful for our years together, and for the two incredibly beautiful children and grandchildren that we have”.
Alley was born in Kansas in 1951, her career bloomed when she joined the sitcom Cheers in 1987. She played the fictional character Rebecca Howe, a bar manager. She also won her second Emmy award for her performance in the movie “David’s mother” where she played the role of a mother of an autistic child.
Her family released a statement that, "We are sad to tell you that our amazing, and loving mother has died after a battle with cancer that was recently diagnosed”.
"She was surrounded by her closest family members, with her never-ending joy of life and whatever adventures lie ahead”.
Alley won an Emmy award and a Golden Globe award for her role on the popular TV show as a pub manager and waitress. The star has also been in the Look Who's Talking movie series and the TV comedy show Veronica's Closet.
Her family did not specify what type of cancer she had, they only stated that cancer was diagnosed recently and was treated at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida.
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Alley’s ex-husband, Parker Stevenson (actor), paid his condolences, stating “I am so grateful for our years together, and for the two incredibly beautiful children and grandchildren that we have”.
Alley was born in Kansas in 1951, her career bloomed when she joined the sitcom Cheers in 1987. She played the fictional character Rebecca Howe, a bar manager. She also won her second Emmy award for her performance in the movie “David’s mother” where she played the role of a mother of an autistic child.
FAQs:
- How long did Kirstie Alley have a role on Cheers?
Between 1987 and 1993, Alley was in 147 episodes of Cheers. - How tall was Kirstie Alley?
She was 5 Feet 6 Inches tall.
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