Kirstie Alley dies at 71 – family shares insight into the actress’s last hours alive

Beloved actress Kirstie Alley has passed away aged 71. On her Instagram page, her family shared the sad news that Alley had lost her fight with cancer.

Alley became a star through her appearance on the sitcom Cheers, and throughout her career, the two-time Emmy-winning actress starred in many successful films, as well as becoming a fan favorite on Dancing With The Stars.

Her family released a lengthy statement on Monday, sharing more details about her last hours alive.

Kirstie Alley’s early life was a rollercoaster. She was born on January 12, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas.