Actor Kirstie Alley Dead At 71

She lived a full life and passed on.

Today the world is mourning the loss of beloved actress Kirstie Alley, the star of Cheers and Drop Dead Gorgeous.

The actress died at the age of 71.

Alley’s children, True and Lillie Parker, announced the actress had died after a short battle with cancer. In a statement to PEOPLE, True and Lillie confirmed that Alley died on Monday.

“We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” they said in a statement.

“She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead,” they continued. “As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.”