Kirstie Alley Passes Away at 71

Tuesday, 6 December 2022 06:49

By Marcie Culbert

Photo Credit: Kirstie Alley Facebook page

Two-time Emmy winner Kirstie Alley has passed away after a short battle with cancer. She was 71-years-old.

FLORIDA - Kirstie Alley has passed away at the age of 71.

Her family broke the news of her death over social media yesterday. They say she passed away after a short battle with cancer, adding it was recently discovered. They also thanked the doctors and nurses at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa for their care.

Alley was a two-time Emmy winner known for starring in the 90s sitcom Cheers and her role in the Look Who's Talking films.

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Kirstie Alley Passes Away at 71

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