The family for Kirstie Alley announced Monday that the actress died following a battle with cancer.
TAMPA, Fla. — Kirstie Alley, who won an Emmy for her role on “Cheers” and starred in films including “Look Who’s Talking,” died Monday.
Alley died of cancer that was only recently discovered, her children True and Lillie Parker said in a post on Twitter. Alley’s manager Donovan Daughtry confirmed the death in an email to The Associated Press.“As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother,” her children’s statement said.
She starred as Rebecca Howe on the NBC sitcom “Cheers” from 1987 to 1993, after the departure of original star Shelley Long.Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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