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ISLAMABAD/LOS ANGELES: The two-time Emmy-winning actor Kirstie Alley, who became well-known for her part in the popular TV show Cheers, passed away on Monday after a brief battle with cancer. She was 71.
The actor died at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida, according to a statement from Kirstie Alley’s children posted on her official Twitter account, and her representative confirmed this to Reuters.
In a statement, True and Lillie Parker said, “To all our friends, near and far around the world. We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, which was only recently discovered.”
She fought valiantly while surrounded by her closest family members, leaving us with no doubt about her unending love of life and whatever adventures lie ahead. She was a legendary actress, but she was an even better mother and grandmother.
In the NBC sitcom Cheers, in which Alley starred from 1987 to 1993 and for which she won a Golden Globe and an Emmy in 1991, she had her breakthrough role as Rebecca Howe. In 1994, she was awarded her second Emmy for the television movie David’s Mother.
Kirstie Alley’s ‘Look Who’s Talking’ and ‘Cheers’
Additionally, Alley co-starred with John Travolta in the 1989 comedy film Look Who’s Talking and its two follow-ups. Along with a picture of the actor in a white dress, Travolta wrote on Instagram, “Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had.” “Kirstie, you are loved. I am confident that we will cross paths again. From 1997 to 2000, Alley played the show’s title role, earning nominations for the Golden Globe and the Emmy. Later, she competed in The Masked Singer and Dancing with the Stars.
