Kirstie Alley passes away at 71: Tributes pour in from family, fans, and co-stars
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It is with a heavy heart we inform you all that the beloved Hollywood actress, Kirstie Alley, has passed away after a brief battle with cancer.
Her children, Lillie Parker and True, took to her official Twitter page to confirm that the popular actress had passed, sending gratitude to the fans who have shown their support and love to the star.
They remember Kirstie Alley as an 'incredible, fierce and loving mother'.
The statement, which was posted online, read: '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 ever more amazing mother and grandmother.'
'Her 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.'
The siblings went on to praise the 'amazing team of doctors and nurses' at Moffitt Cancer Centre who did all their best to help their mother.
The statement concluded: 'We thank you for your love and prayers and ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time.'
Kirstie's close friend and Look Who’s Talking co-star John Travolta took to social media to express his grief, sharing a photo of the late star along with a touching message.
He wrote: 'Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had. I love you Kirstie.'
'I know we will see each other again.'
Several fans of the actress have taken to social media to share their sentiments in light of the news, expressing their deep respect and love for the star.
One person wrote: 'Rest In Peace, Kirstie Alley. Your sense of humour and dramatic acting skills will always be remembered. You will be missed but never forgotten.'
'Kirstie Alley was a hilarious comedic actress during the 90s and she will be missed. I wish peace and love to the family and friends.' another commented.
A third chimed in: 'She was funny, classy, and beautiful… you won't be forgotten.'
Kirstie Alley rose to fame in 1987 as Rebecca Howe on NBC's Cheers and captured both viewer and critic attention. She won a Golden Globe award for best actress and an Emmy award for outstanding lead actress in 1991 and 1994, respectively, both in the category of Outstanding Performance by a Female in a Comedy Series.
She later went on to appear in other hit movies such as Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Summer School (1987), Look Who’s Talking (1989), It Takes Two (1995) and Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999).
Kirstie Alley also experienced stepping on the dance floor as one of the multi-talented celebrities of ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars in 2011. She also competed in reality TV competitions including the 22nd Series of in 2018 and the US version of The Masked Singer this year.
In recent years, she's been making headlines for her social media presence, being both criticised and applauded for her outspoken support of President Donald Trump.
She previously admitted to Tucker Carlson on Fox News that she was 'stupid' for publicly backing Trump on Twitter, revealing that it led her to be 'blackballed' in Hollywood.
'People go: "You're so brave." I go: "No, I think I'm stupid." Because honestly, it is a real blackballing situation,' she said.
We take this opportunity to send our heartfelt condolences to Kirstie Alley’s family. May her soul rest in peace!
Did you catch any of Kirstie Alley’s movies? Which was your favourite? Share your memories with us in the comments!
Her children, Lillie Parker and True, took to her official Twitter page to confirm that the popular actress had passed, sending gratitude to the fans who have shown their support and love to the star.
They remember Kirstie Alley as an 'incredible, fierce and loving mother'.
The statement, which was posted online, read: '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.'
Kirstie Alley passed away at the age of 71, her children confirmed. Credit: Shutterstock.
'As iconic as she was on screen, she was an ever more amazing mother and grandmother.'
'Her 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.'
The siblings went on to praise the 'amazing team of doctors and nurses' at Moffitt Cancer Centre who did all their best to help their mother.
The statement concluded: 'We thank you for your love and prayers and ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time.'
Kirstie's close friend and Look Who’s Talking co-star John Travolta took to social media to express his grief, sharing a photo of the late star along with a touching message.
He wrote: 'Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had. I love you Kirstie.'
'I know we will see each other again.'
Several fans of the actress have taken to social media to share their sentiments in light of the news, expressing their deep respect and love for the star.
One person wrote: 'Rest In Peace, Kirstie Alley. Your sense of humour and dramatic acting skills will always be remembered. You will be missed but never forgotten.'
'Kirstie Alley was a hilarious comedic actress during the 90s and she will be missed. I wish peace and love to the family and friends.' another commented.
A third chimed in: 'She was funny, classy, and beautiful… you won't be forgotten.'
Kirstie Alley rose to fame in 1987 as Rebecca Howe on NBC's Cheers and captured both viewer and critic attention. She won a Golden Globe award for best actress and an Emmy award for outstanding lead actress in 1991 and 1994, respectively, both in the category of Outstanding Performance by a Female in a Comedy Series.
She later went on to appear in other hit movies such as Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Summer School (1987), Look Who’s Talking (1989), It Takes Two (1995) and Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999).
Kirstie Alley also experienced stepping on the dance floor as one of the multi-talented celebrities of ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars in 2011. She also competed in reality TV competitions including the 22nd Series of in 2018 and the US version of The Masked Singer this year.
In recent years, she's been making headlines for her social media presence, being both criticised and applauded for her outspoken support of President Donald Trump.
She previously admitted to Tucker Carlson on Fox News that she was 'stupid' for publicly backing Trump on Twitter, revealing that it led her to be 'blackballed' in Hollywood.
'People go: "You're so brave." I go: "No, I think I'm stupid." Because honestly, it is a real blackballing situation,' she said.
We take this opportunity to send our heartfelt condolences to Kirstie Alley’s family. May her soul rest in peace!
Did you catch any of Kirstie Alley’s movies? Which was your favourite? Share your memories with us in the comments!
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