'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.
'We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,' Alley's children True and Lillie confirmed to PEOPLE. Cheers and Drop Dead Gorgeous star Kirstie Alley succumbed to colon cancer on Dec.
