Kansas Native Kirstie Alley Dies At 71

A TV & movie legend was born in Wichita, Kansas and her legendary body of work speaks to fans across generations.

Tonight's social media update after we switched out the photo as a TKC tribute to some of our favorite work from the iconic actress . . .

"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," Alley's children True and Lillie Parker wrote in a statement that was shared on Alley's 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."

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Kirstie Alley Dead: Star of Cheers and Drop Dead Gorgeous Dies at 71

Kirstie Alley, the star of Cheers and Drop Dead Gorgeous, has died. She was 71. Alley's children, True and Lillie Parker, announced the actress had died after a short battle with cancer. In a statement to PEOPLE, True and Lillie confirmed that Alley died on Monday.

Kirstie Alley, Star of 'Cheers' and 'Star Trek II,' Dies at 71

The actor's children have announced that she passed away from recently discovered cancer. Kirstie Alley, the smokey-voiced actress with the piercing eyes who played the tavern manager Rebecca Howe on Cheers and the Vulcan Starfleet officer Lt. Saavik in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, has died at the age of 71.

Kirstie Alley Dead at 71 After Private Battle with Cancer

Kirstie Alley - who made a name for herself on both television and film - has died after a private battle with cancer. Her family announced Monday, "We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered.

Kirstie Alley dies at 71 after cancer battle, family announces

Actress Kirstie Alley has died after battling cancer, her family and her manager announced Monday night. She was 71 years old. "We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," Alley's children True and Lillie Parker wrote in a statement that was shared on Alley's Twitter.

James Burrows Pays Tribute to Kirstie Alley: 'She Was Funny and She Was Gorgeous'

Kirstie Alley was a godsend to " Cheers" when she joined the storied NBC sitcom in 1987, famed director- producer James Burrows recalled Monday as he paid tribute to the comedic star. "She was funny and she was gorgeous. You don't find those two things together too often," Burrows told Variety of Alley, who died Dec.

R.I.P.