Two-time Emmy-winning actor Kirstie Alley, widely known for her role as Rebecca Howe on "Cheers," died after a battle with cancer at 71 years old. On Dec. 5, her children confirmed her death via a statement shared on Alley's Twitter and Instagram.
"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," her children, True and Lillie Parker, wrote. "As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother."
They continued, "Our mother's zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did."
