Kirstie Alley passes away at 71 after battling cancer

The 71-year-old actress Kirstie Alley has died of cancer.

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For her work on the well-liked TV show as a pub manager and waitress, Alley received a Golden Globe and an Emmy award.

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The Kansas-born celebrity also starred in the TV sitcom Veronica's Closet and the Look Who's Talking movie series.

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Her former castmates Ted Danson and John Travolta led the tributes, praising her for her warm heart and wicked sense of humor.

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The 71-year-old actress Kirstie Alley, best known for her roles in Veronica's Closet and Cheers, has passed away.

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