John Travolta was among the first actors to pay tribute to his “Look Who’s Talking” co-star Kirsty Alley, whose daughters announced her death on Monday at the age of 71.
“Kirsty was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever been in,” he wrote instagram, “I love you Kirsty. I know we’ll see each other again.”
The two co-starred in the comedy film series, which ran from 1989 to 1993 with the first film “Look Who’s Talking Now”. They were also both members of the Scientology Church.
Kelsey Grammer, who starred with Allie in “Cheers,” said in a statement, “I’ve always believed that grieving is a private matter for a public figure, but I will say that I love him.”
Jamie Lee Curtis, who played Ellie’s rival on Ryan Murphy’s “Scream Queens,” shared a photo from the series to Instagram writing, “I just heard the sad news that Kirsty Alley has passed away.” He remembered the actress as “a great comic foil” and “a beautiful mama bear in her real life”. Curtis continued, “She helped me buy a Onesie for my family for Christmas that year. We agreed to disagree on some things but we had a mutual respect and connection. Sad news.”
Elle’s daughters True and Lily Parker announced instagram that his mother had died after a battle with an undisclosed type of cancer.
“Our mother’s enthusiasm and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy in creating, were unparalleled and inspire us to live life to the fullest as she did “
Here are several other famous friends who mourn his passing:
valerie bertinelli She also shared her condolences on social media, tweeting, “Oh Kirsty, Rest in Peace.”
