12-06-2022, 02:43 PM
Kirstie Louise Alley (January 12, 1951 – December 5, 2022) was an American actress. Her breakout role was as Rebecca Howe in the NBC sitcom Cheers (1987–1993), for which she received an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe in 1991. From 1997 to 2000, she starred as the lead in the sitcom Veronica's Closet, earning additional Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirstie_Alley
[As I remember her, in Cheers, which was routinely shown at a bar I frequented in the early 90s.- SB]
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertain...842085002/
John Travolta, Parker Stevenson, Kelsey Grammer, more mourn Kirstie Alley: 'I loved her'
Stunned Hollywood stars including John Travolta, Parker Stevenson and Kelsey Grammer reacted as news spread Monday of Kirstie Alley's death.
The "Cheers" and "Veronica's Closet" actress died at 71 after a brief battle with a recently diagnosed cancer, her children True and Lillie Parker shared on the star's verified Instagram account.
"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," they wrote. "As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother."
Her "zest and passion for life ... were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did.
Travolta, Alley's longtime friend and co-star ("Look Who's Talking Now"), shared a glam pic of the actress in a strapless white dress, pearls and tousled hair.
"Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had," he wrote on Instagram. "I love you Kirstie. I know we will see each other again."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirstie_Alley
[As I remember her, in Cheers, which was routinely shown at a bar I frequented in the early 90s.- SB]
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertain...842085002/
John Travolta, Parker Stevenson, Kelsey Grammer, more mourn Kirstie Alley: 'I loved her'
Stunned Hollywood stars including John Travolta, Parker Stevenson and Kelsey Grammer reacted as news spread Monday of Kirstie Alley's death.
The "Cheers" and "Veronica's Closet" actress died at 71 after a brief battle with a recently diagnosed cancer, her children True and Lillie Parker shared on the star's verified Instagram account.
"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," they wrote. "As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother."
Her "zest and passion for life ... were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did.
Travolta, Alley's longtime friend and co-star ("Look Who's Talking Now"), shared a glam pic of the actress in a strapless white dress, pearls and tousled hair.
"Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had," he wrote on Instagram. "I love you Kirstie. I know we will see each other again."
Steve Barrera
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[A]lthough one would like to change today's world back to the spirit of one hundred years or more ago, it cannot be done. Thus it is important to make the best out of every generation. - Hagakure
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