Emmy-winning actor Kirstie Alley, star of the sitcom Cheers and three Look Who's Talking films, among others, died on 5 December (6 December Manila time) at age 71 of cancer "only recently discovered," her daughters True and Lillie Parker confirmed.

"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," they said in a statement. "She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead. As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother."