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| Kirstie Alley passed away from late stage cancer. |
Washed Up 45-supporting actress Kirstie Alley has passed away at the age of 71. Perhaps best known for her role on "Cheers" and the "Look Who's Talking?" franchise, Alley was the high school crush for many guys in the mid-1980s and early 1990s.
Her children confirmed on her official social media that their mother died of cancer. The family didn't discover the cancer until it was too late.
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) December 6, 2022
"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," said the family. "We are grateful to the incredible team of doctors and nurses at the Moffitt Cancer Center for their care."
Actor John Travolta, who lost his wife Kelly Preston to cancer and son Jett to an accidental drowning shared his thoughts on his friend and "Look Who's Talking?" co-star.
Her breakout role was as Rebecca Howe on the NBC sitcom.
She got an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe for that role.
Alley also went to other sitcoms like "Veronica's Closet" and "Fat Actress."
Alley also in memorable films like "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," "Summer School," "It Takes Too," and "Loverboy."
Alley was considered a controversial figure when it came to politics and body image. She was addicted to cocaine and tried to get off it through Scientology. She got through it with Narconon, a Scientology-affiliated drug treatment program to end the addiction. She also battled alcoholism.
She was always afraid of folks considering her a fat woman. The actress became a spokesperson for Jenny Craig and endorsed their products for years until she gained weight again.
She was once a Democrat but ended that notion when she vowed to not support Hillary Clinton. She endorsed Washed Up 45 in 2016 and 2020. She said, "He's not a politician" and felt that he shook the core of America.
She was considered a washed up celebrity. Many felt that her devotion to Scientology and support for Washed Up 45 led her to lackluster hiring.
She had another one season sitcom, "Kristie" and continued that role on "Hot in Cleveland."
She also appeared on "The Middle", "Scream Queens," "Dancing with the Stars," "Celebrity Big Brother 22," and most recently "The Masked Singer."
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