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Actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71

3 monthes ago   |   By RT

The American celebrity made her name with her award-winning role on the hit TV sitcom ‘Cheers'
Hollywood actress Kirstie Alley has died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer, according to family members, who noted the illness was only discovered recently.
Alley's two children marked her passing in a statement posted to her official social media accounts on Monday, hailing her “iconic” film and television appearances and her “zest and passion for life.”
“We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently...
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Kirstie Alley, star of 'Cheers and 'Look Who's Talking,' dies at 71

Kirstie Alley, star of 'Cheers and 'Look Who's Talking,' dies at 71

3 monthes ago   |   By NPR

Alley died of cancer that was only recently discovered, her children True and Lillie Parker said in a post on Twitter. The Emmy-winning actress was known for roles including Rebecca Howe on Cheers .
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Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers' star, dies at 71

Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers' star, dies at 71

3 monthes ago   |   By Post Gazette


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Kirstie Alley, Emmy winning star of ‘Cheers' and ‘Look Who's Talking,' dies at 71 of cancer

3 monthes ago   |   By Chicago Tribune

Kirstie Alley, a two-time Emmy-winning actor who rose to fame with her role as Rebecca Howe in the NBC comedy series “Cheers,” has died after a battle with cancer. She was 71.
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'Cheers' star Kirstie Alley dies at 71, family says

'Cheers' star Kirstie Alley dies at 71, family says

3 monthes ago   |   By WGN TV

Actress Kirstie Alley has died at the age of 71, according to a statement from her family.
"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," according to the statement published to her official social media channels Monday evening.
Alley was undergoing treatment at the Moffitt Cancer Center, whose staff her children, True and Lillie Parker, thanked in the statement.
Boston Red Sox third baseman Wade Boggs, center, poses, March 2, 1988, with the cast of the television comedy series "Cheers" during a...
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Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers' and ‘Veronica's Closet' star, dead at 71

Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers' and ‘Veronica's Closet' star, dead at 71

3 monthes ago   |   By New York Post

Alley died following a short battle with cancer, her family announced.
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Kirstie Alley, best known for role on 'Cheers,' dies at age 71 after cancer battle, family announces

3 monthes ago   |   By ABC

Actress Kirstie Alley, best known for her role on the sitcom "Cheers," has died at age 71, her family announced Monday.
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