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American actress Kristie Alley, seen in Allo maman ici bébé and in Cheers, has passed away
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Sylvie Claire / December 6, 2022
Two-time Emmy Award winner Kirstie Alley, who came to prominence on the TV series “Cheers,” died of cancer at the age of 71, her family announced Monday.
“We are sad to report that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, which was only recently discovered,” her children Lillie Price Stevenson and William True Stevenson announced in a statement posted on Twitter. “Our mother’s drive and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest as she did,” they added.
Kirstie Alley became known for her role as Rebecca Howe in the NBC series “Cheers”, about the lives of the regulars in a Boston bar, for which she received the 1991 Emmy for best actress in a leading role in a comedy series.
She received a second Emmy for her portrayal of a single mother raising her autistic son in the 2020 film “David to Madness”.
Kirstie Alley also starred in the 1989 romantic comedy “Hello Mommy Here Baby” – as well as its two sequels – alongside John Travolta.
This one paid tribute to the actress Monday night, posting on Instagram a photo of Kristie Alley young woman.
“Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had,” said John Travolta. “I love you Kirstie. I know we will see each other again.”
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Steph Deschamps / July 14, 2024
American actress Shannen Doherty, who came to public attention for her role as Brenda in Beverly Hills 90210, died on Saturday at the age of 53, her agent Leslie Sloane told People magazine on Sunday. She had been suffering from cancer for several years.
“On Saturday, July 13, she lost the fight she had waged for many years against the disease,” said Leslie Sloane.
Born in 1971, Shannen Doherty quickly found her way into the spotlight, starting her career with a role in “Little House on the Prairie” in 1982.
From 1990 to 1994, she played Brenda Walsh in the cult classic “Beverly Hills 90210”, a role that brought her international fame. A few years later, from 1998 to 2001, she became Prue Halliwell in the series “Charmed”. Between several TV films and reality TV experiences, she also reunited with Brenda Walsh in the reboot of the series, “90210” in the late 2000s.
Shannen Doherty had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Some time later, the disease had returned, at stage 4. The cancer then generalized. She passed away on Saturday, surrounded by her loved ones.
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Steph Deschamps / June 22, 2024
Donald Sutherland, the eclectic actor best known for “The Dirty Dozen” and his role as a dictator in “The Hunger Games”, has died aged 88, his son Kiefer Sutherland announced on Thursday.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the death of my father,” announced the British-Canadian, also an actor, on X, hailing “one of the most important actors in the history of cinema ».
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Steph Deschamps / June 22, 2024
Donald Sutherland, the eclectic actor best known for “The Dirty Dozen” and his role as a dictator in “The Hunger Games”, has died aged 88, his son Kiefer Sutherland announced on Thursday.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the death of my father,” announced the British-Canadian, also an actor, on X, hailing “one of the most important actors in the history of cinema ».
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