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Kirstie Alley the TV and film star has died at the age of 71.

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The actress known for her roles in Cheers, Veronica’s Closet and Look Who’s Talking.

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Alley’s death was confirmed on Monday night in a statement from her children.

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Her manager also separately confirmed her death.

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Alley had recently been diagnosed with cancer at the Moffitt Cancer Center.

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Alley’s ex-husband, actor Parker Stevenson also wrote a heartful note for her.

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Born in Kansas in 1951, Alley’s breakout arrived in 1987.

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Alley would win a Golden Globe and an Emmy.

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She won a second Emmy in 1994 for the film David’s Mother.

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John Travolta, Alley’s co-star in Look Who’s Talking, also paid tribute.