In a 1996 interview with the late Barbara Walters, Alley, known for her roles in “Cheers,” “Scream Queens,” and “Look Who’s Talking,” shared a haunting memory. Her parents were en route to a Halloween party when they met with a devastating car accident that took her mother’s life. Alley and her sister rushed to the hospital, where they learned the tragic news. Her sister revealed that their parents were dressed as “The Odd Couple.” However, the revelation that followed was both shocking and puzzling. “Mum was (dressed as) a Black girl and dad was a Ku Klux Klan member,” Alley told Walters, adding that she had struggled to understand the choice of costumes. Viewers on social media have expressed a range of emotions, from shock and disbelief to outrage. Alley’s father passed away in November 2023 at the age of 100. After the actress’s death, her children, True and Lillie Parker, revealed that her colon cancer had been recently discovered. They expressed their admiration for her unwavering strength and zest for life.