Award-winning actress Kirstie Alley has died at age 71, after losing the battle to recently-discovered cancer.

Her children, True and Lillie Parker, confirmed the news in a statement released on her social media accounts.

The statement stated, "To all our friends, far and wide around the world... We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered."

"She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living whatever adventures lie ahead."

"As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother. We are grateful to the incredible team of doctors and nurses at the Moffitt Cancer Center for their care."

Her children also stated, "Our mother's zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did."

"We thank you for your love and prayers and ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time. With love always, True and Lillie Parker."

Alley's first major Hollywood role was in 1982, portraying Vulcan Starfleet officer Lieutenant Saavik in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan followed by her role In 1987, starring alongside Mark Harmon in the comedy Summer School.

That same year, Alley got her big break when she landed the role of Rebecca Howe in the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, which ran from 1987 to 1993 which she won both an Emmy and a Golden Globe in 1991.

She also starred in films like 1989's Look Who's Talking with John Travolta and its sequels, 1990's Look Whos Talking Too and 1993's Look Who's Talking Now and 1995's It Takes Two alongside Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.

Travolta took to Instagram to share his sadness at her passing.

In 2010, her life was chronicled on the A&E reality TV series Kirstie Alley's Big Life. She also competed on season 12 of Dancing with the Stars and The Masked Singer.