John Travolta and Jamie Lee Cutis are among those who have paid tribute to Kristie Alley, following news of the actressâ death earlier today (December 6).
Alleyâs death was confirmed by her two children, William Stevenson and Lillie Parker Stevenson, who shared a statement on the actressâ Twitter. The children revealed that Alley had been battling a recent cancer diagnosis, which was âonly recently discoveredâ, before remembering their mother for her ânever-ending joyâ and âzest for lifeâ.
The actress was known for her roles on sitcoms like Cheers, Look Whoâs Talking and Veronicaâs Closet, the last of which earned her both a Golden Globe and Emmy Award nomination in 1998. She was 71 years old at the time of her death, and, as noted in the statement, was surrounded by close family.
âWe are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,â the statement read. Alleyâs children went on to thank the doctors who treated her at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida, before continuing their tribute.
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) December 6, 2022
âAs iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother⊠[she left] us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did”, they wrote. “We thank you for your love and prayers and ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time.â Â
An outpouring of tributes have been paid to the late actress in the wake of her passing. John Travolta, who co-starred alongside Alley in Look Whoâs Talking, shared an image of the pair on Instagram, remembering the actress as âone of the most special relationships Iâve ever had.â The actor concluded his tribute by writing: âI know we will see each other again.â
Jamie Lee Curtis, who worked with Alley on the second season of television series Scream Queens, said Alley âwas a great comic foil in [the show] and a beautiful mama bear in her very real life.â Curtis recalled buying âonesiesâ with the actress for her family, and reflected on the âmutual respect and connectionâ they shared.
Alleyâs For Richer Or Poorer co-star Tim Allen deemed her death âsad, sad newsâ and offered âprayers for all her familyâ, while actress and singer Kristen Chenoworth shared images of Alley with the caption: âI love you, Kirstie. I will see you again someday. I canât believe youâre gone.â
A sweet soul pass on in Kristie Alley. Sad, sad news. Prayers for all her family.
— Tim Allen (@ofctimallen) December 6, 2022
The Shawshank Redemption actor Clancy Brown, who appeared with Alley in the 1988 film Shoot To Kill, wrote that he âloved working with herâ and that âthere was no one like her on earth.â Touched By An Angel actress Valerie Bertinelli, Frasier star Kelsey Williams, and Frozen voice actor Josh Gad were among the other figures to pay tribute to the late actress.
Kirstie was beautiful in so many ways. I loved working with her. There was no one like her on earth. My condolences to her family. @kirstiealley
— Clancy Brown (@RealClancyBrown) December 6, 2022
My heart breaks for Kirstie and her family. Whether it was her brilliance in âCheersâ or her magnetic performance in the âLook Whoâs Talkingâ franchise, her smile was always infectious, her laugh was always contagious and her charisma was always iconic. RIP
https://t.co/n5uIZoAlbb
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) December 6, 2022
Oh Kirstie
Rest in Peace— valerie bertinelli (@Wolfiesmom) December 6, 2022
Whether you agreed with her or not, Kirstie Alley was an undeniable talent who brought joy to many â through the screen and with her warm, hilarious spirit.
RIP, luv. You were one of a kind. https://t.co/czHvkjVpMw
— JackĂ©e Harry (@JackeeHarry) December 6, 2022
So very sad. Kirstie Alley R.I.P. My condolences to her family. https://t.co/Mrbzm5CYvo
— Robert Patrick
(@robertpatrickT2) December 6, 2022
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