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Denise Richards remembered her Mercilessly beautiful co-star Kirstie Alley after her shocking cancer death at the age of 71 RHOBH alum gained weight Instagram on Tuesday 6 Dec to shares her thoughts. “Kirstie is one of the funniest, kindest and strongest women I’ve ever met,” she wrote. “I’m so happy and grateful to have had the opportunity to make a film where she plays my mother. I was quite intimidated to work with her, but she immediately made me feel very comfortable. She had a heart of gold and a deep love for animals. Her laugh was contagious and she lit up every room she walked into. Kirstie, you are loved by so many and missed dearly. Prayers to your children and grandchildren.”
Denise’s statement comes after she starred with Kirstie in 1999 Mercilessly beautiful with the late actress. In the mockumentary, Denise played pageant contestant Rebecca Ann “Becky” Leeman, who was the daughter of Kirstie’s character, Gladys Leeman. Gladys was the head of the pageant organizing committee and a former pageant winner. The fun feature made a lasting impression and remains a fan favorite of Denise and Kirstie followers.
Denise’s loving words about Kirstie were just a few of the many words shared by some of Kirstie’s other co-stars and friends. John Travoltawho played the lead role Look what’s talking Films with the beauty, accepted immediately Instagram to share unforgettable photos of her and a heartbreaking caption. “Kirstie was one of the most extraordinary relationships I’ve ever had. I love you Kirsti. I know we will meet again,” he wrote.
Jamie Lee Curtis, Kelsey Grammer, Valerie Bertinelli, Tim Allen, and more also shared their devastation and loving thoughts for Kirstie. “I just received the sad news that Kirstie Alley has passed away. She was a great comic slide in @tvscreamqueens and a beautiful mommy bear in her very real life,” Jamie 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.”
like jamie, Abigail Breslin played with Kirstie in scream queens and took her Instagram Split a levy. “RIP @kirstiealley you were an amazing woman. I’m so glad I got to work with you scream queens Season 2 and always giggled at the way you typed your name into my phone. I hope you are resting peacefully now. Dear Kirstie’s family and friends. Xx,” she wrote, alongside a screenshot of Kirstie’s phone contact, which read, “Kirstie (how thirsty)”.
Kirstie’s death was announced by her son, Wilhelmand daughter, lilyin a tweet on her official Twitter account on December 5. “To all our friends far and wide around the world… We are saddened to announce that our incredible, wild and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer. only recently discovered”. expression read. “She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great vigour, leaving us reassured of her never-ending zest for life and all the adventures ahead. As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.”