Late Monday sent the Hollywood world into a state of shock with the saddening news of Kirstie Alley, the Emmy-winning actress. Notably, she is best known for her roles in the TV sitcom Cheers and further gained recognition with the Look Who’s Talking movies, starring alongside John Travolta. Similarly, the MMA world also felt disheartened as MMA fighter-turned-Hollywood star Gina Carano and former UFC fighter Pearl Gonzalez reacted to the tormenting news.
Her family revealed that the 71-year-old Hollywood star lost the battle to cancer, which was recently discovered.
How did the celebrities react to the sad news?
John Travolta, who starred in cult-classic movies like Grease and Pulp Fiction, to name a few, expressed that he shared one of the most special relationships with the American actress.
Thus, he wrote, “Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had. I love you Kirstie. I know we will see each other again.”
William Shatner, who appeared with Alley in Star Trek II, took to Twitter to express his grief. Thus, he stated, “Saddened to hear of the passing of @kirstiealley. Condolences to her family & friends.”
Significantly, Carmen Electra declared, “#rip to this kind, beautifully talented soul. we love you Kirstie 🤍🕊”
Robert Patrick noted, “So very sad. Kirstie Alley R.I.P. My condolences to her family.”
Megyn Kelly observed, “This is such sad news. A beautiful, brave, funny and beloved woman. Rest in Peace, Kirstie Alley.”
Emmy winner Danny Deraney also emotionally mentioned, “Kirstie Alley was a wonderfully talented actress more than did her part in taking Shelley Long’s place on Cheers. Summer School (1987) She was always kind to me in the few times we interacted. F cancer.”
Kirstie Alley was a wonderfully talented actress more than did her part in taking Shelley Long’s place on Cheers.
Summer School (1987)
She was always kind to me in the few times we interacted. F cancer. pic.twitter.com/uVClUeHX7C
— Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) December 6, 2022
Grammy-winning singer, Travis Tritt, expressed, “Shocked and saddened by the news of Kirstie Alley.”
Whether you agreed with her or not, Kirstie Alley was an undeniable talent who brought joy to many – through the screen and with her warm, hilarious spirit.
RIP, luv. You were one of a kind. https://t.co/czHvkjVpMw
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) December 6, 2022
Notably, Alley finished the British reality show Celebrity Big Brother as a runner-up in 2018. And one of her last TV appearances came on The Masked Singer.
How did the MMA world, including Gina Carano, react?
Significantly, the former Strikeforce fighter, who famously fought Cris Cyborg in the first major headline MMA event, has built a successful Hollywood career. Besides appearing in Fast and Furious 6, she also graced the screen in Deadpool and The Mandalorian.
Therefore, she announced, “Rest in sweet peace Kirstie Alley. 🤍🌹🤍”
Similarly, the former UFC fighter Pearl Gonzalez was also heartbroken by the news.
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