Kirstie Alley, the star of Cheers and Drop Dead Gorgeous, has died. She was 71.

Alley’s children, True and Lillie Parker, announced the actress had died after a short battle with cancer.

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford paid tribute to the actress with Deborah Knight.

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Speaking with Deborah Knight, Neighbours star Alan Fletcher shares a touching tribute to the actress and tells the story of meeting her many years ago in LA.

John Travolta paid a touching tribute to the actress via Instagram.

 

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