Shortly after news of Kirstie Alley’s unexpected death broke, Hollywood took to social media to mourn the loss cheers Star, who died at the age of 71 after a battle with only recently discovered cancer, said a expression Shared by her family yesterday (Dec 5).
In a statement to meeting, Alley is earlier cheers Co-star Ted Danson, who played Sam Malone on the long-running sitcom, said he was on a plane earlier in the day while watching an old episode of their show. In the episode, Tom Berenger’s character proposes to Alley, who keeps saying no when she meant to say yes.
“Kirstie was really brilliant at it. Her ability to play a woman on the brink of a nervous breakdown was both moving and incredibly funny. She made me laugh 30 years ago when she filmed that scene and she made me laugh just as much today,” Danson told Deadline. “As I got off the plane, I heard that Kirstie had died. I’m so sad and so thankful for all the times she made me laugh. I send my love to her children. As you know, her mother had a heart of gold. I will miss her.”
Kelsey Grammer, the Dr. Frasier Crane, who starred on the show, told the outlet, “I have always believed that the grief of a public figure was a private matter, but I will say that I loved her.”
Meanwhile, Rhea Perlman acted cheers“Carla Tortelli, remembered Alley as a “unique and wonderful person and friend” per Deadline.
She continued, “Her zest for life knew no bounds. We became friends almost immediately when she joined the cast of cheers. She loved children and my children loved her too. We stayed at her house with treasure hunts she started. She had huge 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 very much. I’ve never met anyone remotely like her. I’m so grateful to have known her. I will miss her very, very much.”
Jamie Lee Curtis, who worked with Alley in the 2016 horror comedy series scream queens, also paid tribute to her former co-star on social media.
“She was a great comic slide in @tvscreamqueens and a beautiful mommy bear in her very real life,” she said wrote. “She helped me buy rompers for my family for Christmas back then. We agreed that we disagreed on some things but had a mutual respect and connection. Sad news.”
Under Curtis’ post, Selma Blair commented, “She was such dynamite. Really sad news. May their memories be a blessing. Love.”
Tim Allen continued to write Twitter, “A Sweet Soul Passport in Kristie Alley. Sad, sad news. Prayers for all of her family,” while Kristin Chenoweth wrote in her own post, “I love you Kirstie. I will see you again one day. I can’t believe you’re gone.”
Jackée Harry called Alley an “undeniable talent that brought joy to many” before recalling her “warm, hilarious spirit.”
she added, “RIP, dear. You were unique.”