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She starred opposite Ted Danson as Rebecca Howe on iconic sitcom

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kirstie Alley, a two-time Emmy winner whose roles on the TV megahit “Cheers” and in the “Look Who's Talking” films made her one of the biggest stars in American comedy in the late 1980s and early 1990s, died Monday. She was 71.

Kirstie Alley, who won an Emmy for her role on “Cheers” and starred in films including “Look Whos Talking,” died Monday. She was 71.

The cast of Cheers remembered their co-star Kirstie Alley following her death on Monday after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered. See their tributes.

"She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead," her family wrote in a tribute on Twitter.

#TedDanson reacts to the death of ‘Cheers’ costar Kirstie Alley: “I was on a plane today and did something I rarely do. I watched an old episode of ‘Cheers’...” -@AngelinaOnAir

Kirstie Alley made her 'Cheers' debut in September 1987.

Kirstie Alley, a two-time Emmy winner who starred in the 1980s sitcom “Cheers” and the hit film “Look Who’s Talking,” has died. She was 71. Her death was announced Monday

Kirstie Alley, a two-time Emmy-winning actor who rose to fame with her role as Rebecca Howe in the NBC comedy series “Cheers,” has died after a battle with cancer. She was 71.

Actress Kirstie Alley, known for her role in the sitcom "Cheers," has died after battling cancer. She was 71.