Ted Danson and the 'Cheers' Stars Mourn Kirstie Alley After Her Death From Cancer

Ted Danson and Kirstie Alley See the gallery CHEERS, Kirstie Alley, 1982-1993. (c) Paramount TV/ Courtesy: Everett Collection. Editorial use only. No book cover use.Mandatory Credit: Photo by Crescent Film/Kobal/Shutterstock (5877255f)Patrick Dempsey, Kirstie AlleyLoverboy - 1989Director: Joan Micklin SilverCrescent FilmUSAScene StillComedy

It is a sad day for Cheers fans, as beloved actress Kirstie Alley has passed away at the age of 71. After a battle with cancer, the iconic TV and movie star passed away on December 5, and the loss was immediately felt by those who knew her best.

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Among these were his costars on the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, which included stars like Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman and George Wendt. Kristie replaced Shelley Long after leaving the show in 1987. She appeared in 147 episodes of Cheers between 1987 and 1993 as Rebecca Howe, the bar's new manager. The role won her an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe in 1991 and it has become part of her acting legacy, with roles in films like the Look Who's Talking franchise and more recently, Dancing with the stars.

Ted Danson and the 'Cheers' Stars Mourn Kirstie Alley After Her Death From Cancer
Ted Danson and Kirstie Alley See the gallery CHEERS, Kirstie Alley, 1982-1993. (c) Paramount TV/ Courtesy: Everett Collection. Editorial use only. No book cover use.Mandatory Credit: Photo by Crescent Film/Kobal/Shutterstock (5877255f)Patrick Dempsey, Kirstie AlleyLoverboy - 1989Director: Joan Micklin SilverCrescent FilmUSAScene StillComedy

It is a sad day for Cheers fans, as beloved actress Kirstie Alley has passed away at the age of 71. After a battle with cancer, the iconic TV and movie star passed away on December 5, and the loss was immediately felt by those who knew her best.

More infoKirstie Alley

Among these were his costars on the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, which included stars like Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman and George Wendt. Kristie replaced Shelley Long after leaving the show in 1987. She appeared in 147 episodes of Cheers between 1987 and 1993 as Rebecca Howe, the bar's new manager. The role won her an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe in 1991 and it has become part of her acting legacy, with roles in films like the Look Who's Talking franchise and more recently, Dancing with the stars.

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