washington [US] December 6 (ANI): American actor Kirsty Alley of ‘Cheers’ and ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ fame has passed away at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer.
According to Page Six, an American entertainment news outlet, Elle’s death was announced by her children William Stevenson and Lily Price Stevenson through a statement shared on their late mother’s social media accounts that said she was ” Passed away after a battle with cancer, which was recently discovered.”
“She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with the never-ending joy of her life and the certainty of whatever adventures lie ahead,” the statement said.
“As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother. We are grateful to the incredible team of doctors and nurses at Moffitt Cancer Center for their care.
The siblings recalled their mother’s “enthusiasm and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy in creating, was unique and inspires us to live life to the fullest.” were as he did.”
“We thank you for your love and prayers and ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time. With love always, True and Lily Parker,” the statement concluded.
Alley, who shares her children with Parker Stevenson, to whom she was married from 1983 to 1997, rose to fame playing Rebecca Howe on the NBC sitcom ‘Cheers’ from 1987 to 1993. He received an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe for this role. In 1991, according to Page Six. (ANI)
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