Emmy winner and Cheers star Kirstie Alley died at age 71 due to complications from colon cancer and PEOPLE’s Lizz Leonard reflects what made Alley such an engaging person. PEOPLE’s Breanne Heldman talks about Kirstie Alley’s storied career in TV and film, and the controversies she found herself in. For these stories and more, head to PEOPLE.com.

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