She could not win the battle with the serious illness, the famous actress passed away (Name+Photo)

Actress Kirstie Alley, known for her role in the comedy "Cheers" in the 1980s and '90s, has died at the age of 71.

Kirstie Alley did not win her battle with cancer, her family announced.

"We regret to inform you that our beloved mother has passed away," her children wrote.

Alley won an Emmy Award for her role in the popular television series. Kansas has also appeared in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Drop Dead Gorgeous, and the Look Who's Talking series.

According to the children of the actress, she was diagnosed with a serious illness recently, without revealing the type of cancer she was suffering from.

"She was surrounded by her family members and fought with great strength," the statement said. "As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother."

John Travolta, who starred with her in Look Who's Talking, took to Instagram: “Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I've ever had. I love you Kirstie. I know we will see each other again."

In Cheers, she played the character Rebecca Howe opposite actor Ted Danson.

She appeared in 147 episodes after joining the show at the height of its popularity and continued to play the role until its end in 1993.

In 1993, she won a second Emmy for Best Lead Actress, this time for David's Mother.