After news of Kirstie Alley’s death was announced by her kids on Monday, December 5, the late actress’ rep is providing more information.The 71-year-old star was diagnosed with colon cancer prior to her untimely passing, her rep told People on Tuesday, December 6.
Alley’s adult children, William True Stevenson, and Lillie Stevenson, revealed on Monday that their mother had recently been receiving treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.“We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” their statement 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 even more amazing mother and grandmother.”They added: “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.”After appearing in a series of films in the ‘80s, Alley’s star rose when she joined the cast of Cheers as Rebecca Howe.
Her former costars Ted Danson (Sam Malone), Kelsey Grammer (Dr. Frasier Crane) and Rhea Perlman (Carla Tortelli) paid tribute to her on Monday via respective statements to Deadline.“I was on a plane today and did something I rarely do.
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