After her death, her children praised her strength, joy for life, and love for family. John Travolta, her Look Who’s Talking co-star and longtime friend, honored her on Instagram, calling her “one of the most special relationships” of his life.
Alley once admitted she had deep feelings for Travolta, saying if she hadn’t been married, she might’ve married him—joking that his private jet would’ve sealed the deal. Though they never became a couple, their friendship endured, proving some bonds truly stand the test of time.