Kirstie Alley Dead at 71 - Read Her Kids' Touching Statement
Kirstie Alley has sadly passed away at the age of 71.
The actress was best known for her Emmy-winning role in Cheers and her work in the Look Who’s Talking film franchise.
Kirstie‘s children True and Lillie Parker confirmed the news with a touching statement that they shared to her social media accounts.
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“To all our friends, far and wide around the world… We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” they said in the statement. “She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead. As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.”
True and Lillie continued, “We are grateful to the incredible team of doctors and nurses at the Moffitt Cancer Center for their care. Our mother’s zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did.”
“We thank you for your love and prayers and ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time. With love always, True and Lillie Parker,” they concluded.
Kirstie was most recently in the news back in February 2022 when her former Dancing With the Stars partner called out a post she made on social media.
In addition to the previously mentioned roles, Kirstie‘s career included 1995′s It Takes Two with the Olsen Twins, 1997′s For Richer or Poorer, and 1999′s Drop Dead Gorgeous. She also earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her sitcom Veronica’s Closet. In 2018, she was a contestant on the UK’s Celebrity Big Brother and finished as the runner-up.
We send our thoughts and condolences to Kirstie‘s loved ones during this difficult time.