According to a statement released by her children Lillie and True Parker, Kirstie Alley, who appeared in the renowned Cheers sitcom as well as the Look Who’s Talking trilogy, died at the age of 71 after a brief fight with cancer.
“We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce, and beloved mother has passed away following a struggle with cancer, which was just recently detected,” her daughters wrote in a statement posted to Twitter.
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) December 6, 2022
She was full of life and had the never-ending joy
They kept complimenting her courage and unending delight. They said, “She fought valiantly while surrounded by her closest family, leaving us with no doubt about her unending enthusiasm of life and whatever adventures lay ahead. As well-known off the screen, as she was on it, she was an even better mother and grandmother.
She lived life to the fullest
Her children, grandchildren, and many animals, as well as her unending joy in creating, were all remembered by her family as having “unparalleled zest and love for life, leaving us motivated to live life to the fullest just as she did.”
True and Lillie also had kind words for the medical staff
Her children also expressed gratitude for the treatment she had at the cancer treatment center and for the “amazing team of doctors and nurses” at the Moffitt Cancer Center who cared for her during the challenging times.
Both of her kids thanked the audience and their loved ones at the end of the message for their support during this trying time. We appreciate your prayers and support, but ask that you respect our privacy during this trying time.
Many people in the 1980s and 1990s were familiar with Kirstie Alley’s work since she starred in the Boston institution Cheers. She portrayed Rebecca, the love interest of Sammy Malone played by Ted Danson. It was for this performance that she won an Emmy and that she was able to move from television to the big screen to star with John Travolta and Bruce Willis in the critically praised “Look who’s talking.”
