Star Kirstie Alley Dies of Cancer at age of 71

Kirstie Alley who got "Emmy Award" for her role in "Cheers" dies at 71

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Donovan Daughtry, Manager of Kirstie confirmed her death via mail to the associated press

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Her children’s said Star died of cancer that was only recently discovered

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Tim Allen, famous for his Santa Clause role pays his condolences to the star on Twitter

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John Travolta, Hollywood superstar, and Kirstie's co-star also paid her tribute on Instagram

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Alley collected Emmy for best lead actress in a comedy in 1991

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Kirstie collected 2 Emmy Awards; receiving the second Emmy soon after the first one in 1993

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She first appeared on Television as a game show contestant on "The Match Game" in 1979

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"Star Trek- The Wrath of Khan" was her debut film released in 1982

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In recent years, she appeared in many reality shows including "Dancing with the Stars"

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