- Kirstie Alley died from cancer on December 5, 2022.
- The actress sold the Italian villa-style house she lived in for 20 years in 2021.
- She was an animal lover and cared for many animals, including lemurs, birds, and squirrels.
Sitcom veteran Kirstie Alley died from cancer on December 5, 2022. Her children, William and Lillie Parker, released a heartfelt statement confirming the passing of the 71-year-old.
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“We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce, and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer,” the actress’s children wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). Kirstie’s cancer was reportedly discovered shortly before. But after a courageous fight, she died surrounded by her closest family.
The star rose to fame in the iconic TV series, “Cheers,” where she started as Rebecca Howe. Her children and grandchildren will remember her fierce acting and loving character forever.
Her role in “Cheers” earned her a Gold Globe nomination and an Emmy award. Kirstie was also the lead character in the sitcom “Veronica’s Closet,” which ran from 1997 to 2000. It has been more than a year since her passing, and on January 13, 2024, her loved ones will be marking what would have been her 73rd birthday.