Actress Kirstie Alley dies after battle with cancer at age 71

Hollywood actress Kirstie Alley has died at the age of 72. This was announced on Monday, December 5, by the children of the actress on her Twitter page.

“We are sad to inform you that our extraordinary, strong, and loving mother has passed away after battling cancer that was only recently diagnosed,” the message reads.

According to the reports, the actress was treated at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.

Kirstie Alley, best known for 'Cheers

Actress Kirstie Alley is widely known for her films Who's Talking, Two: Me and My Shadow, and Both Poor and Rich. In addition, the actress received the Emmy and Golden Globe awards for Best Actress on TV for her role in the TV series Cheers. She was also awarded an Emmy for Best Actress in the TV movie David's Mother.