Two-time Emmy-winning actor Kirstie Alley has died after a short battle with cancer. The 71-year-old, whose career spanned three decades, starred in Cheers and Veronica’s Closet. MORE: 9News
Alley's children True and Lillie Parker said the "fierce" actress died after a short battle with "recently discovered" cancer in an announcement posted on social media today.
"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," the siblings said."As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.", and also received critical acclaim for her performance inShe had a career that spanned more than three decades.
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