The two-time Emmy Award-winning actress has died of cancer at the age of 71, her family announced Monday.
“We are sad to inform you that our amazing, hardworking and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, which was only recently discovered”announced his children Lillie Price Stevenson and William True Stevenson, in a statement posted on Twitter.
“Our mother’s drive and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and many animals, not to mention her undying joy in creating, was unparalleled and leaves us inspired to live life to the full as she did. »they add.
Kirstie Alley was known for her performance in Star Trek II – The Wrath of Kahn, in 1982, a blockbuster film where she played a disciple of Mr. Spock. But it’s with Rebecca Howe’s character on the show Cheers of NBC, that it is essential. Thanks to this series on the life of the regulars of a Boston bar, she had received in 1991 the Emmy for best actress in a leading role in a comedy series. She had received a second Emmy for her portrayal of a mother raising her autistic son alone, in the film crazy david released in 2020.
Kirstie Alley also starred in the 1989 romantic comedy Hello mama here baby – as well as in its two sequels – alongside John Travolta. He paid tribute to the actress on Monday evening, posting a photo of Kristie Alley as a young woman on Instagram. “Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had”, said John Travolta. “I love you Kirstie. I know we will meet agains.”