Kirstie Alley death updates Cheers star dies at 71 after private cancer battle as tributes flood

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Family announced Kirstie Alley’s death

Kirstie Alley’s children True and Lillie Parker announced her death in a social media post.

“We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” True and Lillie wrote.

“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.”

“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.

“We thank you for your love and prayers and ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time.”

Kirstie practiced Scientology

Kirsty Alley formerly said that Scientology helped her overcome a cocaine addiction.

In the past, she launched a defense of the church and fell out with one of its mostly famous defectors, actress Leah Remini, who’s gone on to be an outspoken critic of the controversial religion.

Kirstie Alley told The Howard Stern show: “First of all, I just want everyone to know I have hundreds of friends who have come into Scientology and left Scientology. You are not shunned, you’re not chased. All that stuff’s bulls***.

“When you’re generalizing and when your goal is to malign and to say things about an entire group… when you decide to blanket statement that Scientology is evil, you are my enemy.”

Parker and Kirstie divorced in 1997

Parker Stevenson and Kirstie Alley met in 1981 at a restaurant in Los Angeles, according to Closer Weekly.

The two tied the knot in 1983 and adopted two children named William and Lillie.

However, in 1997 they divorced.

Kirstie told Entertainment Weekly that they had “different goals in life.”

Stevenson said in an interview with People that he and Kirstie were “exact opposites.”

Kirstie was married to Parker Stevenson

Parker Stevenson, 70, is from Philadelphia. He is an actor like his late ex-wife Kirstie.

When he was younger, he starred in the series, The Hardy Boys, and portrayed Frank Hardy.

He is also known for portraying Craig Pomeroy in the hit series, Baywatch.

His other acting credits include Blossom, Melrose Place and Greenhouse Academy.

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