Kirstie Alley (1951-2022)
Actress Kirstie Alley died on 5 December 2022 after a short battle with colon cancer. She was 51 years old. The actress was best known for her roles in the TV series "Cheers" and "Veronica's Closet," as well as in films such as "Look Who's Talking" and "Drop Dead Gorgeous."
Born in 1951 in Kansas, Alley's career began in 1982 with a role as a Vulcan officer on "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." Throughout the 1980s, she appeared in other movies, including "Champions," "One More Chance," "Blind Date," and "Runaway," which did little to boost her prospects. In 1987, the same year that she starred in the comedy film "Summer School," which was a box-office success. Kirstie was to join the cast and play her breakout role on the hit sitcom "Cheers." She remained on the show for six years until its eleventh and final season. She co-starred with John Travolta in "Look Who's Talking," which grossed over $295 million worldwide and was a huge hit. They re-teamed and went on to make two sequels, "Look Who's Talking Too" and "Look Who's Talking Now."
Alley appeared in more films, including Woody Allen's "Deconstructing Harry" and "Drop Dead Gorgeous," and starred in her sitcom "Veronica's Closet." In later years, Alley appeared on several reality shows, including the US version of "Dancing With The Stars" (in which she finished in second place). She has also appeared in Ryan Murphy's comedy series "Scream Queens" in 2014 and 2015.
Here's a clip that showcases her performance in "Look Who's Talking."
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