Kirstie Alley Dead: Star of 'Cheers' and 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' Dies at 71 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 12-05-2022, 09:43 PM

https://people.com/tv/kirstie-alley-dead/

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The actress' death was confirmed on her Instagram Monday evening
By Stephanie Wenger and Joelle Goldstein

Published on December 5, 2022 08:15 PM

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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. 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. 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

Alley's children, True and Lillie Parker, announced the actress had died after a short battle with cancer. In a statement to PEOPLE, True and Lillie confirmed that Alley died on Monday.

"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," they said in a statement.

"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," they continued. "As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother."

HuntingtonM15 · 12-05-2022, 09:47 PM

Very shocking and so sad. Such a fiercely talented actress. May she RIP.

Penny Lane · 12-05-2022, 09:58 PM

So sad. Shocking to hear. So many celebrity deaths lately!

Tankeryanker · 12-05-2022, 09:59 PM

Did not even know she was sick.

Goodnight Virgilia Hazzard.

TVLegend · 12-05-2022, 10:09 PM

RIP.

TVShowAddict · 12-05-2022, 10:18 PM

I never cared for her character on Cheers but I thought she was decent in Look Who Is Talking movies, it is surprising that she passed away but she wanted to keep her life private, rest in peace Kristie

opus · 12-05-2022, 11:19 PM

TVLand/Hot In Cleveland connection here

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rusty spike · 12-06-2022, 12:30 AM

May she rest in peace.

D-Dey · 12-06-2022, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tankeryanker

Did not even know she was sick.

Neither did I.

I had a dream about her during the 1990's. I was watching TV when I saw a commercial featuring a failed attempt by her to branch out into a musical career. The record industry was trying to pass her off as the new lead singer of the Katydids, re-releasing the single "Almost and Nearly" as the title track of their next album, and I was the only person who knew that it was still Susie Hug.

Glad that dream didn't come true. RIP anyway.

paul.austin · 12-06-2022, 04:59 AM

that 9 year old boy who saw Star Trek II on his aunt's TV in 1989 thought you were a beautiful lady and a friendly one even when playing a stoic Vulcan. This 42 year old man still does. The 2nd of the Cheers regulars to have last drinks. Please say hello to Coach, for us, Rebecca, if you want to.

Mr. Television · 12-06-2022, 09:47 AM

Real shock. She was a great actress. Loved her on Cheers and the Look Who's Talking movies. R.I.P.

paul.austin · 12-06-2022, 11:43 AM

Shelley Long has expressed her condolences but the cynic in me has to wonder what her unspoken reaction is - or how her character Diane Chambers would react. Something like this, sadly:

Penny Lane · 12-06-2022, 11:50 AM

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Did not even know she was sick.

Goodnight Virgilia Hazzard.

She was so great in North and South as Virgilia Hazzard. I just watched the series again last summer.

PhoenixAcres · 12-06-2022, 01:18 PM

Very sad and shocking news.

RIP Kirstie Alley

Coffeecup · 12-06-2022, 01:39 PM

So sad, she could have lived another 10-15 years. I just hope she didn't suffer long. Was she currently married to Parker Stephenson or were they divorced? Cancer is brutal!

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Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 50,940	So sad. Shocking to hear. So many celebrity deaths lately!
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Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	Real shock. She was a great actress. Loved her on Cheers and the Look Who's Talking movies. R.I.P.
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12-05-2022, 09:47 PM	#2
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,059	Very shocking and so sad. Such a fiercely talented actress. May she RIP.

12-05-2022, 09:59 PM	#4
Tankeryanker Do you like my monkey picture? Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 22, 2014 Posts: 3,039	Did not even know she was sick. Goodnight Virgilia Hazzard.

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TVLegend Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 06, 2020 Location: United States Posts: 4,306	RIP.

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TVShowAddict Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2018 Posts: 296	I never cared for her character on Cheers but I thought she was decent in Look Who Is Talking movies, it is surprising that she passed away but she wanted to keep her life private, rest in peace Kristie

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rusty spike Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 08, 2015 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,124	May she rest in peace.

12-06-2022, 11:43 AM	#12
paul.austin Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 22, 2012 Posts: 669	Shelley Long has expressed her condolences but the cynic in me has to wonder what her unspoken reaction is - or how her character Diane Chambers would react. Something like this, sadly:

12-06-2022, 01:18 PM	#14
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	Very sad and shocking news. RIP Kirstie Alley

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Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,176	So sad, she could have lived another 10-15 years. I just hope she didn't suffer long. Was she currently married to Parker Stephenson or were they divorced? Cancer is brutal!