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Kirstie Alley's exact cause of death confirmed by rep after Cheers star dies aged 71

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Kirstie Alley’s family have shared the heartbreaking news that the beloved Cheers actress has died shortly after discovering she had cancer.The star’s representative has since confirmed the type of cancer that Kirstie battled in her final days.

A representative revealed to People that Kirstie had been suffering from colon cancer prior to her death.Kirstie’s family previously announced the devastating news of her death in a heart-wrenching statement on the late star’s social media accounts.

Her children True and Lillie Parker said she was surrounded by her closest family at her time of death.Their statement read: "To all our friends, far and wide around the world... “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered."She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living whatever adventures lie ahead. “As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother,” the statement continued.

Kirstie’s children went on to speak about their family’s gratitude for those who had cared for her in her final days."We are grateful to the incredible team of doctors and nurses at the Moffitt Cancer Center for their care,” they wrote.“Our mother's zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did."They concluded by thanking Kirstie’s fans and friends for "your love and prayers".Kirstie was best known for playing Rebecca Howe on popular NBC sitcom Cheers, where she starred opposite Ted Danson,.

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