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Kirstie Alley died at the age of 71 following a battle with cancer. Here is a look back at her life and career in entertainment.
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Kirstie Alley converted to Scientology before making it big as an actress.
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Kirstie Alley got her start in 1982 on "Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan" playing Saavik.
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In 1983, Alley married her first husband Parker Stevenson.
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Throughout the mid-80s, Alley starred in a number of shows and films, including "A Bunny's Tale," "Infidelity" and "Prince of Bel Air."
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In 1987, Alley replaced Shelley Long on the hit sitcom "Cheers," in which she starred as Rebecca Howe.
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While filming "Cheers," Alley starred alongside John Travolta in "Look Who's Talking," in 1989. She also starred in the film's two sequels.
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John Travolta and Kirstie Alley are pictured here attending the premiere of "Look Who's Talking."
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Kirstie Alley won her first Emmy in 1991 for her work on "Cheers."
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Kirstie Alley and her husband Parker Stevenson adopted their son William in 1992, and their daughter Lillie in 1995.
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Kirstie Alley earned her second Emmy Award in 1994 for "David's Mother."
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In 1995, Kirstie Alley got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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In 1997, Kirstie Alley and her husband Parker Stevenson finalized their divorce.
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In 1997, Alley received another Emmy nomination for her work on the crime drama series, "The Last Don."
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From 1997 to 2000, Alley starred as the main character of the NBC sitcom, "Veronica's Closet," alongside Kathy Najimy.
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Throughout the 2000s, Alley worked on a number of projects, including "Drop Dead Gorgeous," "Without a Trace," While I was Gone," "Fat Actress" and "Write and Wrong."
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From 2004 to 2008, Alley was a spokesperson for Jenny Craig. While using the service, Alley claimed to have lost 75 pounds, but said she gained back 83 when she stopped using the product.
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In 2010, Alley founded Organic Liason and claimed to have lost 100 pounds due to the product. She was sued for false advertising and settled the lawsuit for $130,000.
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Alley appeared on season 12 of "Dancing with the Stars," and was paired with pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovsky. Together the duo ended the competition in second place.
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In 2013, Alley returned to acting in her short-lived TV Land sitcom, "Kirstie." It only aired for 12 episodes.
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In 2014, Alley announced she was once again partnering with Jenny Craig, saying later, it helped her lose 50 pounds.
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Alley became a grandmother in 2016, when her son welcomed a son of his own.
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In 2018, Alley made a return to acting in a 10-episode arch in Ryan Murphy's "Scream Queens."
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Also in 2018, Alley appeared in the hit reality competition show, "Celebrity Big Brother." She finished in second place.
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Earlier in 2022, Alley appeared on "The Masked Singer," as "Baby Mammoth" of Team Cuddly. She was only the second star to be eliminated.
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Alley's final acting credit is the TV movie, "You Can't Take My Daughter."
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On December 5, Kirstie Alley's family announced the actress died following a "battle with cancer." She was 71.
read more Kirstie Alley died at the age of 71 following a battle with cancer. Here is a look back at her life and career in entertainment.
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