Kirstie Alley, Emmy Award-Winning Actress of Cheers and Veronica's Closet, Dies at 71
Kirstie Alley, best known for her role as Rebecca Howe in the NBC series, Cheers, has died at 71 after a short battle with cancer.
Alley had a significant social media presence and shared a lot of herself with the world.
Known for her keen sense of humor and love for animals, she will be greatly missed.
Alley's children, True and Lillie Parker shared the news through Alley's official Twitter account.
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.
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.
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Alley had a significant social media presence and shared a lot of herself with the world.
Known for her keen sense of humor and love for animals, she will be greatly missed.
Alley's children, True and Lillie Parker shared the news through Alley's official Twitter account.
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.
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.
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- 12/6/2022
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
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