Actress Kirstie Alley has passed away at the age of 71. The news was released Monday night, December 5, in a statement shared on social media by her two sons, True and Lillie Parker. According to the statement, Alley passed away after a battle with “recently discovered” cancer. Alley has had a well-known or prolific career in film and television, which has included an award-winning role as Rebecca Howe cheers. It also included her filmography drop dead gorgeous, look who’s talking, And the Kirsty.
The statement read in part: “We are saddened to inform you that our amazing, fierce and loving mother has passed away following a battle with cancer, only recently discovered.” “She was surrounded by her closest family and fought so hard, making us confident in her endless joy in living and whatever adventures lay ahead. As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother. We are grateful to the amazing team of doctors and nurses at Moffitt Cancer Center for their care.” Our mother’s enthusiasm and passion for life, her children, grandchildren, and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy in creating, was unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest as she did. We thank you for your love and prayers and ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time.”
– Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) December 6, 2022
Born in Wichita, Kansas on January 12, 1951, Alley got her start in the entertainment industry match game And the Password Plus. She made her feature film debut as Lieutenant Savik in 1982 Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanHowever, she did not reprise her role in the subsequent sequels due to pay disputes.
In 1987, Alley joined a team cheers As Rebecca Howe, she will remain on the series through its eleventh and final season. Her other songs from the 1980s include look who’s Talking And the summer school. After winning his second Emmy Award for the 1994 film David’s mothershe later returned to the sitcom world with Veronica’s closet And the Kirsty.
Recently, Alley has been featured in the reality TV space, including finishing as runner-up Dancing with the starsBeside celebrity big brother 22, And the The Masked Singer.
Alley has been married twice, including Baywatch Actor Parker Stephenson from 1983 until 1997. The couple adopted two children, William and Lily, in the 1990s.
Our thoughts are with Alley’s family, friends, and fans at this time.
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