Actress Kirstie Alley (1951 - 2022) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 12-06-2022, 04:56 AM

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-63868992

Actress Kirstie Alley, best known for her role in the comedy series Cheers in the 1980s and 90s, has died of cancer at 71, according to a family statement.

"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away, " her children wrote.

Alley won an Emmy award for her role as a pub manager on the popular TV series.

The native of Wichita, Kansas has also appeared in the films Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Drop Dead Gorgeous, and the Look Who's Talking series.

The family statement did not specify what cancer she had, but said it was "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," it continued.

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

They also praised her "zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating".

John Travolta, who co-starred with her in the Look Who's Talking series, took to Instagram to pay his respects

"Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I've ever had. I love you Kirstie," he wrote alongside a photo of her.

"I know we will see each other again."

On Cheers, the beloved NBC sitcom about a bar in Boston, she played character Rebecca Howe opposite actor Ted Danson.

She appeared in 147 episodes after joining the show at the height of its popularity and continued to appear until its end in 1993.

In 1993, she won a second Emmy for best lead actress, this time for a CBS TV movie called David's Mother.

Merry24 · 12-06-2022, 06:24 AM

I was introduced to her from Cheers and seeing her on Saturday Night Live & Look Who’s Talking and series and Pam Fricking Staggs on the middle.

She was a beautiful woman with lots of talent. My prayers go out to her family and friends and her fans.

Svenfan1234 · 12-06-2022, 10:46 AM

RIP. Loved her on Cheers.

Edward216 · 12-06-2022, 06:34 PM

Very sad, she was a funny actress. I know it's not a well liked movie but I liked For Richer For Poorer which she starred in with Tim Allen. And I liked Kirstie Alley and Tim Allen in the movie.

Ed.

Alan Brady's Hair · 12-06-2022, 08:10 PM

In addition to changing their binge to Cheers this weekend, Decades is running Rebecca episodes in its usual Cheers time slot this week.

space1999 · 12-06-2022, 08:19 PM

Had no idea she was struggling with cancer. She was a great actress. Loved her in Cheers. May she Rest in Paradise.

Edward216 · 12-06-2022, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by space1999

Had no idea she was struggling with cancer. She was a great actress. Loved her in Cheers. May she Rest in Paradise.

Apparently she was diagnosed not that long ago so it must've been pretty advanced cancer to kill her in such a short amount of time. Unfortunately it does happen. A neighbor of mine was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer (stage 4) in mid August of last year and he died only 3 and a half months later at the end of November.

Ed.

MA · 12-07-2022, 09:31 AM

Does anyone know the Cheers episodes that will be part of the Kirstie Alley tribute marathon this weekend?

principehomura · 12-08-2022, 04:17 PM

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Dude111 · 12-08-2022, 10:10 PM

Yes this is very sad.........

biffbronson · 12-09-2022, 09:01 AM

R.I.P. Kirstie

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KurtfromPitts · 12-14-2022, 11:56 AM

I liked Kirstie in the TV-Movie "Family Sins" in which she plays a woman who controls the lives of others.

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Merry24 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 10, 2017 Location: beach Posts: 2,041	I was introduced to her from Cheers and seeing her on Saturday Night Live & Look Who’s Talking and series and Pam Fricking Staggs on the middle. She was a beautiful woman with lots of talent. My prayers go out to her family and friends and her fans.

12-06-2022, 06:34 PM	#4
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,634	Very sad, she was a funny actress. I know it's not a well liked movie but I liked For Richer For Poorer which she starred in with Tim Allen. And I liked Kirstie Alley and Tim Allen in the movie. Ed.

12-06-2022, 08:10 PM	#5
Alan Brady's Hair Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 30, 2014 Posts: 1,825	In addition to changing their binge to Cheers this weekend, Decades is running Rebecca episodes in its usual Cheers time slot this week.

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space1999 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 02, 2021 Location: Lost in Space Posts: 318	Had no idea she was struggling with cancer. She was a great actress. Loved her in Cheers. May she Rest in Paradise.

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Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,981	Yes this is very sad.........

12-09-2022, 09:01 AM	#11
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KurtfromPitts Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 10, 2006 Location: Carnegie PA Posts: 1,533	I liked Kirstie in the TV-Movie "Family Sins" in which she plays a woman who controls the lives of others.