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A loss felt by many. Kirstie Alley’s former costars, including Tim Allen, Kristin Chenoweth and John Travolta are morning her death after news broke on Monday, December 5, that she’d died at age 71.
“We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” Alley’s daughters, William “True” Stevenson and Lillie Stevenson, announced in a statement. “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 family concluded: “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.”
The Cheers alum’s famous friends and fellow Hollywood stars were quick to pay homage to her life’s work and her vivacious personality.
“A sweet soul pass[es] on in Kristie Alley,” Allen, 69, who was Alley’s costar in 1997’s For Richer or Poorer, tweeted on Monday. “Sad, sad news.”
Chenoweth, meanwhile, revealed via Instagram, “I can’t believe you’re gone.” The 54-year-old Oklahoma native, who briefly starred alongside the late actress on two episodes of Kirstie, also shared photos from the comedy, which ran from 2013 to 2014.
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Travolta is another one of Alley’s closest confidants who made a cameo on the TVLand show, which was canceled after one season. The Grease star, 68, and the Kansas native, however, were best known for their work on 1989’s Look Who’s Talking and 1990’s Look Who’s Talking Too.
“Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had,” Travolta wrote via social media on Monday alongside a carousal of photos from their decades-long friendship.
Clancy Brown, who acted with the Veronica’s Closet alum on more than one occasion posted a throwback picture from their 1988 film, Shoot to Kill. “She was beautiful in so many ways,” Brown, 63, recalled via Instagram. “There was no one like her on earth.”
Alley is survived by her children, True, 30, and Lillie, 28, whom she shared with ex-husband Parker Stevenson. The exes, who split in 1997 after 14 years of marriage also shared three grandchildren.
Scroll down to see which celebrities sent their well-wishes following the Emmy winner’s death:
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Kirstie Alley Dead at 71: Tim Allen, Kristin Chenoweth, John Travolta and More Stars React
A loss felt by many. Kirstie Alley’s former costars, including Tim Allen, Kristin Chenoweth and John Travolta are morning her death after news broke on Monday, December 5, that she’d died at age 71. “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” Alley’s daughters, William “True” Stevenson and Lillie Stevenson, announced in a statement. “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 family concluded: “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.” The Cheers alum’s famous friends and fellow Hollywood stars were quick to pay homage to her life’s work and her vivacious personality. “A sweet soul pass[es] on in Kristie Alley,” Allen, 69, who was Alley’s costar in 1997’s For Richer or Poorer, tweeted on Monday. “Sad, sad news.” Chenoweth, meanwhile, revealed via Instagram, “I can’t believe you’re gone.” The 54-year-old Oklahoma native, who briefly starred alongside the late actress on two episodes of Kirstie, also shared photos from the comedy, which ran from 2013 to 2014. [jwplayer hoA6czgX-zhNYySv2] Travolta is another one of Alley’s closest confidants who made a cameo on the TVLand show, which was canceled after one season. The Grease star, 68, and the Kansas native, however, were best known for their work on 1989’s Look Who’s Talking and 1990’s Look Who’s Talking Too. “Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had,” Travolta wrote via social media on Monday alongside a carousal of photos from their decades-long friendship. Clancy Brown, who acted with the Veronica’s Closet alum on more than one occasion posted a throwback picture from their 1988 film, Shoot to Kill. “She was beautiful in so many ways,” Brown, 63, recalled via Instagram. “There was no one like her on earth.” Alley is survived by her children, True, 30, and Lillie, 28, whom she shared with ex-husband Parker Stevenson. The exes, who split in 1997 after 14 years of marriage also shared three grandchildren. Scroll down to see which celebrities sent their well-wishes following the Emmy winner’s death:
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Ted Danson
“I was on a plane today and did something I rarely do. I watched an old episode of Cheers,” Danson told Deadline. “It was the episode where Tom Berenger proposes to Kirstie, who keeps saying no, even though she desperately wants to say yes. Kirstie was truly brilliant in it. Her ability to play a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown was both moving and hysterically funny. She made me laugh 30 years ago when she shot that scene, and she made me laugh today just as hard. As I got off the plane, I heard that Kirstie had died. I am so sad and so grateful for all the times she made me laugh. I send my love to her children. As they well know, their mother had a heart of gold. I will miss her.”
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Kelsey Grammer
“I always believed grief for a public figure is a private matter, but I will say I loved her,” the actor, who played Dr. Frasier Crane, said.
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Rhea Perlman
“Kirstie was a unique and wonderful person and friend. Her joy of being was boundless,” Perlman told Deadline of her Cheers costar. “We became friends almost instantly when she joined the cast of Cheers. She loved kids and my kids loved her too. We had sleepovers at her house, with treasure hunts that she created. She had massive Halloween and Easter parties and invited the entire crew of the show and their families. She wanted everyone to feel included. She loved her children deeply. I’ve never met anyone remotely like her. I feel so thankful to have known her. I’m going to miss her very, very much.”
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Maksim Chmerkovskiy
After a public falling out, the dancer reflected on his “wild rollercoaster” of a relationship with his two-time DWTS partner.
“My dearest Kirstie, We haven’t spoken lately and I’ll tell you everything when I finally see you, but for now I want to say that I love you very much and I wish you the most peaceful rest,” he wrote via Instagram. “You were one of the most unique people I have ever met and easily one of the brightest moments of my personal and professional life. Some of our relationship is heavily documented. Most of it is known to select few. All of it was like a wild rollercoaster. From Maude to DJ Lil Buttercup you were always all in for life.”
Chmerkovskiy concluded: “I remember how absolutely wild you were and I start to tear up. Something you’d absolutely hate. And now I can’t help but smile because I remembered exactly what you wanted me to say at your funeral. Don’t think I can do it here … I thought you’d be around forever. I wish we spoke often. Thank you for everything. I love you Kirstie Alley. RIP.”
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Carrie Ann Inaba
The DWTS judge commented on Chmerkovskiy’s post: “I loved watching you two together. You guys had magic chemistry. No fear. Just two strong people who were even stronger together … I only knew her from where I sat … and a few quick interactions. I can’t imagine how you are feeling. Sending love and support. This is a beautiful post.”
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Jamie Lee Curtis
“I’ve just heard the sad news that Kirstie Alley has died. She was a great comic foil in @tvscreamqueens and a beautiful mama bear in her very real life,” the Scream Queens alum, 64, revealed via Instagram about her former costar. “She helped me buy onesies for my family that year for Christmas. We agreed to disagree about some things but had a mutual respect and connection. Sad news.”
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Tim Allen
The Home Improvement alum sent “prayers for all her family” via Twitter.
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Yvette Nicole Brown
“Wow. This is shocking news,” the Community alum, 51, wrote via Twitter alongside a news story about Alley’s passing.
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John Travolta
“I love you Kirstie,” the Saturday Night Fever actor wrote via his Instagram tribute. “I know we will see each other again.”
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Kristin Chenoweth
“I love you, Kirstie,” the Broadway star wrote via Instagram. “I will see you again someday.”
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Travis Tritt
“Shocked and saddened by the news of Kirstie Alley,” the country crooner, 59, tweeted.
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Megyn Kelly
“This is such sad news. A beautiful, brave, funny and beloved woman,” the 52-year-old journalist tweeted. “Rest in Peace, Kirstie Alley.”
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Clancy Brown
“I loved working with her,” the actor, who also starred in 1996’s Radiant City with the late actress, added. “My condolences to the family.”
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Jackee Harry
“Whether you agreed with her or not, Kirstie Alley was an undeniable talent who brought joy to many — through the screen and with her warm, hilarious spirit,” the Sister, Sister alum, 66, wrote via social media. “RIP, luv. You were one of a kind.”
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Adam Carolla
“I felt lucky to know you @kirstiealley,” the 58-year-old comedian tweeted. “Rest in peace, my friend. .”
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Adam Sandler
“Gonna miss this lady,” the comedian wrote via Instagram. “Absolutely fearless funny sweet human being. Love to her whole family. Thinking of them all.”
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Kathy Najimy
“Heart heavy. I loved Kirstie Alley. We first met in a van on the way to shoot an all-women film in the desert,” the Hocus Pocus star, who starred alongside Alley in Veronica’s Closet, told Entertainment Tonight in a statement. “She was one of the most beautiful beings I had ever seen. And hilarious. And the desert was hot and dirty. And I was pregnant. And she had no filters and made me laugh. And that began our relationship.”
She continued of her former costar: “Hilarious, talented beyond belief, and generous and loyal. When we acted, it was a wild wash of fun. Pretty much everything she did was a wild wash of fun. My heart to True and Lily and their families. I regret I haven’t said I love you in the past years. I love you.”
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Denise Richards
“Kirstie is one of the funniest, nicest & strongest women I’ve ever met,” the RHOBH alum wrote via Instagram alongside a throwback photo from their 1999 collaboration, Drop Dead Gorgeous. “I am so lucky & grateful that I got to do a movie with her playing my mom. I was quite intimidated to work with her but she immediately made me feel so comfortable. She had a heart of gold & deep love for animals. Her laugh was infectious & she lit up every room she walked into. Kirstie you are loved by so many & will be so very missed. Prayers to your kids & grandkids.”
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Steve Guttenberg
The Three Men and a Baby actor, who costarred with Alley in the 1995 Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen movie, ‘It Takes Two,’ paid tribute to the late star via Instagram on Monday night.
“Kirstie met me at her house with a tuna sandwich on my favorite bread. ‘Steve, I know all about you and your love of rye bread., eat some tuna,'” he wrote in the caption alongside a still from the fan-favorite film. “We were rehearsing ‘It Takes Two’, and every day she amazed me with her generosity of the tangible and with her soulfulness. The world is a bit empty without Kirstie.”
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