Kirstie Alley, Cheers and Look Who’s Talking actor, dies aged 71

Alley's children say the actor died after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered'

Kirstie Alley, the TV and film star known for her roles in Cheers, Veronica's Closet and Look Who's Talking, has died at the age of 71.

Alley's death was confirmed on Monday night in a statement from her children, William True" Stevenson and Lillie Price Stevenson, which was posted to her social media account. Her manager also separately confirmed her death.