Kirstie Alley, R.I.P.

Above, Kirstie Alley as Lt. Saavik in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Photo by Paramount Pictures.

Just before going to bed, I read that actress Kirstie Alley had passed away yesterday at age 71 of cancer. This was quite a surprise as I followed her on Twitter and enjoyed reading her posts. She was definitely independent-minded and didn't follow the Hollywood party line. As an article in ET Canada indicates, the cancer was only recently discovered.

Above, a Kirstie Alley tweet from September 2020.

She is best known for being on Cheers, but since I rarely watched that show, I mostly remember her debut in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) as Vulcan Lt. Saavik.

From ET Canada:

Actress Kirstie Alley, 71, died battling cancer, according to a statement by her children, True and Lillie Parker.

Alley, who made her film debut in the 1982 film “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan”, was surrounded by her family when she passed away. The family shared a statement on social media, which read, “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 will be missed.

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Priscilla Presley Says Cease & Desist Letters "Has Nothing To Do With Me"

Above, Graceland in 2016. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Recent cease & desist letters to Las Vegas wedding chapels who provide Elvis Presley-themed wedding has caused a big stir in the town.

ET Canada has reported that ex-wife Priscilla Presley said those letters "has nothing to do with me." They were issued by the official Elvis Presley licensing company Authentic Brands Group (ABG). 

“As the guardians of the Elvis Presley estate, it is our responsibility to safeguard his legacy,” ABG said in a statement to CNN. “This includes ensuring that all products, services, and advertisements utilizing Elvis’ name, image, or likeness are officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises.”

It appears that the Elvis-themed chapels in Las Vegas can continue if they take out a license with ABG. It would be interesting to see what the price for a license would be. ABG says it is not their intent to shut down the chapels.

To read more, go here.