Parker Stevenson Shares Touching Tribute After Losing Kirstie Alley

It is with a heavy heart that the world had to come to accept Kirstie Alley's passing. The actress was well known for portraying memorable roles, one of the first being in the NBC sitcom 'Cheers' in the early ‘90s. After she had suffered a short battle with cancer, this phenomenal actress passed away on December 5, 2022. 

Alongside her varied and memorable career, Kirstie touched the hearts of many. Although they might have split, it appears the love was never truly lost between the actress and Parker Stevenson. In fact, Stevenson has since shared a touching tribute after losing Kirstie Alley.

Kirstie Alley and Parker Stevenson shared two children during their marriage

Parker Stevenson and Kirstie Alley first made waves in the ‘80s when the pair walked down the aisle, welcoming their first child not long later. The moment came after the actress divorced Bob Alley in 1977, with Kirstie meeting Parker in a bar. It wasn’t long before they wanted to start a family, with the pair adopting two children during their time together. William and Lillie seemed to complete the family unit, but sadly, things weren’t meant to be. Kirstie and Parker separated two years after adopting Lillie, but the family never missed out on time with their loved ones.

Kirstie Alley’s children shared the news on social media

William and Lillie both claim that Kirstie was a fantastic mother, showing nothing but love for their mom in a statement after her passing. They lovingly described her as "fierce and loving,” after informing the media that she had lost the battle with cancer. Sadly, it appears Kirstie had only recently been diagnosed with the illness, leaving her family little time to come to terms with the news.

Parker Stevenson shared a touching tribute to Kirstie Alley

After the passing of the 71-year-old actress, Parker Stevenson also paid a touching tribute to Kirstie Alley. He mentioned how she was an outstanding mother and grandmother and stated his gratitude for their years together. Stevenson posted a photo of himself and Kirstie on social media, where we got to see a much younger version of the couple when they were still together. Captioning the post with a heart-warming message and tribute, Parker was quickly flooded with heartfelt messages of condolences from the community and fans. He ended the caption by emphasizing how much Kirstie will be missed. 

Kirstie Alley's close family and friends are enveloped with love and support from the community and fans during this challenging time dealing with her loss. Kirstie will forever be remembered as the fun-loving mother, actress, and grandmother who brought light and love to her family and millions of people worldwide, including Parker Stevenson and the couple’s two children.