EMMY Award-winning actress Kirstie Alley died on Monday, December 5, 2022, the star's children confirmed on her Instagram.
The actress and comedian's death shocked fans and friends globally, and many wondered what was her cause of death.
Who was Kirstie Alley?
Kristie Alley burst into acting with the role of Rebecca Howe in NBC's hit sitcom Cheers.
From the late 80s to the early 90s, Kirstie could be found on Cheers on most Thursday nights during NBC's 'must-see TV' lineup.
Her role as a cool-girl-turned-neurotic bartender who fell in and out of love with various bar patrons, Boston millionaires, and the bar's manager, Sam, will go down in history as one of the most iconic roles of early sitcom history.
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Her role on Cheers earned her an Emmy award and a Golden Globe award, both in 1991.
What was Kirstie Alley's cause of death?
Kirstie Alley died of cancer, which her family confirmed was a recently found health issue for the actress.
Kirstie was 71 years old when she died.
She was seeking medical treatment at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, at the time of her death.
Her children, True and Lillie Parker, posted the following statement to Kirstie's Instagram:
"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer...
"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 statement continued.
"As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother."
What other works were Kirstie known for?
After starring in Cheers, Kirstie was known for a large catalog of work, including other television shows like Veronica's Closet.
Kirstie appeared in various films, too.
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These included:
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- Summer School
- Shoot to Kill
- Look Who's Talking (and its two sequels)
- Madhouse
- Sibling Rivalry
- Village of the Damned
- It Takes Two
- Village of the Damned
- Deconstructing Harry
- For Richer or Poorer
- Drop Dead Gorgeous
She won a second Emmy award in 1994 for the made-for-television movie David's Mother.
Kirstie was also on season 12 of Dancing With The Stars.
When is Kirstie Alley's estate sale?
In May 2024, it was revealed Kirstie Alley's possessions were being sold to the public.
Kirstie's cash-only estate sale is organized by Those Two Girls Estates at 811 Cleveland Street in Clearwater, Florida.
The event will run for two weeks, from May 1 to 4 and May 11 to 13, from 9 am ET to 1 pm ET.
Fans and antique shoppers can expect to find items from her "day-to-day life" from her homes in Los Angeles, Clearwater, and Maine.
These items include a beaded strapless orange ball gown from her time on DWTS.
There are also over 400 pairs of shoes, including an embellished white Manolo Blahnik pair.
According to the estate sale hosts, the prices start at $5 to thousands of dollars.