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Kirstie Alley, Star Of TV’s ‘Cheers,’ Dead At 71

Kirstie Alley, the actress best known for her work on the TV series Cheers and various movies including the Look Who’s Talking franchise, died of cancer at the age of 71….

Kirstie Alley, Star Of TV's 'Cheers,' Dead At 71
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Kirstie Alley, the actress best known for her work on the TV series Cheers and various movies including the Look Who's Talking franchise, died of cancer at the age of 71.

In a statement on Instagram, Alley's children, True and Lillie Parker, announced the actress had died. They posted, "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."

They 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."

They concluded, "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."

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