
The family of Cheers star Kirstie Alley has reported that she died following a brief battle with cancer on Monday, December 4, 2022, at the age of 71.
Most fans will remember Alley for her lead roles in the sitcom Cheers, as well as Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999). However, the Los Angeles actress also held a close relationship with the Walt Disney Company, and the Walt Disney Studios.
For example, Alley played the starring role of Katherine Lewis in the Disney film Toothless (1997). The film follows a departed dentist turned guardian angel of sorts who battles in Limbo to prove herself worthy of a spot in Heaven, then decides to use this experience to help others after learning to believe in true love.
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The fantasy-style comedy began premiering ABC’s Wonderful World of Disney segment, before graduating to a Disney Channel Original Movie. What’s more, Kirstie also guest-starred in the television special Mickey’s 60th Birthday (1988) as her Cheers character, Rebecca Howe.
In fact, Mickey Mouse himself visits the iconic bar to cheer Rebecca up on her own birthday. The two set out on a comical date together where she yanks on Mickey’s ears after assuming they were just a hat.
Of course, Kirstie received both a Golden Globe for best actress and an Emmy for outstanding lead actress for her role as Howe in the NBC comedy. Alley’s other work included roles in Veronica’s Closet (1997-2000), Fat Actress (2005), Kirstie (2013-2014), and Scream Queens (2015-2016).
We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce, and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered… 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. As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.

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Apparently, Alley was a patient at the Moffitt Cancer Center, whose “team of doctors and nurses” her children both thanked for their “incredible” efforts to care for their mother. What’s more, they thanked the star’s fans for their support as well, but asked they everyone respect their privacy during “this difficult time.”
DisneyTips will provide more updates on this story as they become available, and offer her loved ones our sincerest condolences. Rest in peace, Kirstie Alley.