Kirstie Alley dead: Cheers star dies from cancer at age 71, family announces

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “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,” her family wrote on Twitter. “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,” said the statement shared on Alley’s social media. I know we will see each other again.” Alley won a Golden Globe and Emmy in 1991 for her role in Cheers and an Emmy for the 1994 made-for-TV film David’s Mother. I’m the girl who voted for Obama twice… You liked me when I voted for Obama and now you’re this?’ It’s made me have to rethink, weirdly, my whole friendships.” Following Alley’s interview, Trump shared a statement calling the Emmy winner “strong and smart” and “a great actress”.