Kirstie Alley, star of ‘Cheers,’ ‘Look Who’s Talking,’ dies of cancer in Tampa

Actor Kirstie Alley, best known for her roles in the television series “Cheers” and movies such as “Look Who’s Talking,” has died following a battle with cancer at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, according to a message posted by her family on her social media accounts.

“We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” her children, True and Lillie Parker, said in statements posted to Instagram and 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. As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.”

They went on to say, “We are grateful to the incredible team of doctors and nurses at the Moffitt Cancer Center for their care.”

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