Leah Remini has said Kirstie Alley’s death is “very sad” after the pair spent years feuding over Scientology. The actress, 52, told Rolling Stone of her grief after ‘Cheers’ star Kirstie, 71, died on December 5 aged 71 after a brief cancer battle.
Ex-Scientology member Leah said: “The news of Kirstie Alley’s passing is very sad. “Although Scientologists don’t believe in prayers, my prayers do go out to her two children, who are now without their mom. ” Leah added she hoped Kirstie’s children William ‘True’, 30, and her 28-year-old daughter Lillie could “one day free themselves of this dangerous and toxic organisation”.
The actress, now a critic of Scientology since quitting it in 2013 after growing up in the organisation, also questioned whether Kirstie’s devotion to it impacted her cancer treatment.
She said: “While it has been reported that Kirstie sought conventional cancer treatment, which gave her a fighting chance, the majority of Scientologists do not seek treatment until it’s too late. “Scientologists are convinced they can cure themselves of diseases like cancer. “It’s one of the more sinister things they promise.
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