Kirstie Alley dead at 71: Cheers star’s heartbroken children announce the actress has passed away
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Kirstie Alley dies at 71: Heartbroken children of Cheers star announce ‘fierce and loving’ actress has passed away after brief battle with cancer
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Actress Kirstie Alley has died at the age of 71 after a brief battle with cancer.
The actress’s family, known for her roles in Cheers and in the movies Look Who’s Talking, issued a statement on social media on Monday confirming the sad news.
Alley’s family said she “was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with the assurance of her never-ending joy of life and adventures to come.”
The Latest: Actress Kirstie Alley has died at the age of 71 after a brief battle with cancer, her family said Monday. She was photographed in 2016 in New York.
The star’s family issued a statement on Instagram Monday in the wake of his passing.
They continued: