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The Tragic 1981 Death Of Kirstie Alley's Mother
Just as her career was about to take off, actress Kirstie Alley suffered a devastating loss. The death of her mother in 1981 and the circumstances surrounding this tragedy would haunt Alley for the rest of her life.
Born on January 12, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas, she grew up in the midwestern state with her two siblings (via IMDb). Her father owned a lumber yard while her mother stayed at home to look after the children.
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As a teenager, Alley had a wild streak, staying out late and drinking.
She tried her hand at college, first at Kansas State University and then at University of Kansas.
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She soon abandoned her college studies and went to work as an interior designer. Alley soon decided on a dramatic career switch, moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the arts with only $2,000 in her pocket, according to People magazine.
She would only be there a short while before her life would be upended by a horrible accident.