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‘You will be missed’: Kirstie Alley’s ex-husband Parker Stevenson pays sweet tribute to Cheers star following her death from colon cancer
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Parker Stevenson paid a loving tribute to his ex-wife Kirstie Alley on Tuesday following the actress’ death at the age of 71.
The former Hardy Boy star, 70, who shares children William, 30, and Lillie, 28, with his ex-wife, wrote a heartfelt message on social media, featuring a photo from their marriage.
‘Dear Kirstie,’ he wrote, ‘I am so grateful for our years together and for the two incredibly beautiful children and now grandchildren we have. You will be missed. With love, Parker.
Loving Tribute: Parker Stevenson, 70, paid a loving tribute to his ex-wife, Kirstie Alley, following her death from colon cancer at the age of 71.
The couple was married for 14 years from 1983 to 1997. Close The magazine reported that the Veronica’s Closet star blamed the disappearance on complete opposites. ‘There was no infidelity in my marriage, from either party. There was nothing but maybe different goals in life.
The Emmy winner was diagnosed with colon cancer shortly before her death.
Colon cancer the second leading cause of cancer death in the US according to the National Cancer Institute.
Opposites: Parker and Kirstie were married for 14 years before divorcing. Closer magazine reported that the Veronica’s Closet star said: “There was no cheating in my marriage, from either party.” There was nothing but maybe different goals in life.
Jamie Lee Curtis, who worked with Kirstie on Scream Queens, described her co-star as “a great comedic foil on Scream Queens and a beautiful mama bear in her real life.”
The scary movie icon shared a memory from a past Christmas season, recalling, “She helped me buy onesies for my family that year for Christmas.” We agreed to disagree on some things, but we had a mutual respect and connection. Sad news.’
Selma Blair reacted to the sad news by writing: ‘She was dynamite. Sad news indeed. May the memories of her be a blessing. Love.’
Comic foil: Jamie Lee Curtis recalled his Scream Queens co-star as a ‘great comic foil’
Kirstie was an active Scientologist and turned to religion during her recovery from cocaine addiction. She was living in Clearwater, Florida, near the church headquarters at the time of her death.
The Daily Mail reported on Tuesday that he had achieved ‘Thetan 8’ status in the religion, the highest possible honour. The group teaches that the members will be reborn to a new life.
Upon learning the news of her death, fellow Scientologist and Look Who’s Talking co-star John Travolta wrote on social media: “Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had.” I love you, Kirstie. I know we’ll see each other again.
Farewell: The Daily Mail reported on Tuesday that she had achieved ‘Thetan 8’ status in the religion. The group teaches members to be reborn to a new life. Fellow Scientologist and Look Who’s Talking co-star John Travolta wrote: “I know we’ll see each other again.”