John Travolta, Ted Danson, Jamie Lee Curtis and more artists salute the “unique” and “hilarious” Kirstie Alley

“I’m grateful for all the times it made me laugh”. Ted Danson, Steve Guttenberg, Kristin Chenoweth, John Travolta or Jamie Lee Curtis They wanted to say goodbye to Kirstie Alley, actress famous for the unforgettable ‘Cheers’, who died at 71 from cancer.

Danson, who played Sam Malone on the aforementioned TV drama, praised his partner in statements to People, recalling one of the most emotional storylines his character Rebecca embodied on the beloved sitcom. “I was on a plane today and I did something I rarely do: I put on an old episode of ‘Cheers.’ It was the episode where Tom Berenger proposes to Kirstie, and she keeps saying no even though she desperately wants to say yes.” Yes. Kirstie was really brilliant in that chapter. Her ability to play a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown was both heartwarming and hysterically funny.”.

“It made me laugh 30 years ago when we shot that scene, and it made me laugh just as hard today. When I got off the plane, I found Kirstie was dead. I am deeply saddened, but I am grateful for all the times you made me laugh.. I want to send my affection to your children who, as you well know, had a mother with a heart of gold. I will miss her”.

Rhea Perlman, also a cast member of said sitcom, adds this “Kirstie was a unique and wonderful person and friend. Her joy knew no bounds. We became friends almost instantly when she joined the cast of ‘Cheers.’ She loved kids and my kids loved her so much. We slept in his house, with treasure hunts that he invented. He threw huge Halloween and Easter parties and invited the entire series team and their families.”.

“I wanted everyone to feel included.. She deeply loved his children. I’ve never met anyone remotely like her. I feel tremendously grateful to have met her. I will miss her very, very much.”.

For his part, Curtis, with whom he coincided in “Scream Queens”, points this out “she had a great comedic streak and was a great mother in real life”while Chenoweth declares his love for the late actress convinced that they will meet again. “I can’t believe you’re gone”. Travolta also shared a social media post of her making sure Alley was one of the most special relationships i have ever had.

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Empty without Kirstie

Even Steve Guttenberg wanted to greet Alley with a post on Instagram. The actor, who shared the limelight with the late performer in ‘Two for the Price of One,’ recalls how their first meeting was, emphasizing the kindness of his partner and friend. “Kirstie welcomed me into her home with a tuna sandwich on my favorite bread. ‘Steve, I know all about you and your love of rye bread. Have some tuna.’ We were rehearsing “Two for the Price of One” and every day he amazed me with his generosity and kind soul.. The world is kind of empty without Kirstie”.