Star Trek actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71

“We are saddened to announce that our fiercely fighting and loving mother has passed away after a brief and devastating cancer that was only recently discovered.” These are the introductory words of the Kirstie Alley’s family on their Instagram account. The American actress was 71 years old. She made her cinematic debut as the Vulcan officer Lieutenant Saavik in 1982 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. For her starring role on the sitcom cheers she was awarded a Golden Globe and an Emmy. She had her most famous role in the 1989 film alongside John Travolta Look who’s talking.

Kirstie Alley remains in conversation even after her cinema career

Following her cinema career was Kirstie Alley mainly active on US television. Your own sitcom Veronica’s Closet, which she also produced herself ran on TV from 1997 to 2000. She participated in the UK version of Celebrity Big Brother and the US edition of let’s dance part. In April 2022 you could still see them The Masked Singeralso on US television.

Pronounced fluctuations in weight were part of her life, which she describes in her book How To Lose Your Ass and Regain Your Life themed. The reality show big life she showed in her attempts to permanently lose weight. For her role in the television film David’s mother she was honored with a second Emmy.

Kirstie Alley: Co-star John Travolta expresses his condolences

On Instagram answered Hollywood star John Travolta to word. “I had an extraordinary relationship with Kirstie. I love you Kirstie. I know we will meet again.” With these moving sentences he bids farewell from his partner from the cinema comedies Look who’s talking.