Actress Kirstie Alley passed away Actress Kirstie Alley passed away Two-time Emmy winner Kirstie Alley, who starred in the 1980s comedy series Cheers and Look Who’s Talking, has passed away at age 71.Her death was reported by her children on social media.The post states that their mother died of cancer, which was recently diagnosed.Ally’s manager confirmed the announcement of her death.