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'Growing Pains' Star Alan Thicke Dies At 69
Alan Thicke and his wife Tanya Callou at the Daytime Emmys in 2015. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for NATAS)
Alan Thicke, the actor best known as the stay-at-home dad from the '80s sitcom Growing Pains, has passed away. He was 69. Thicke's publicist confirmed his passing to The Hollywood Reporter.
Born March 1, 1947 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Thicke was an actor, songwriter, and game show host who worked until the very end. He was most recently on the Netflix reboot of Full House, Fuller House, and the NBC drama This Is Us. It was his role as Dr. Jason Seaver on Growing Pains that made him a star.
Season 2 Fuller House looking good. I even like the ones I’m not in! #fullerhouse @fullhouseguy @bobsaget @candacecbure #netflix
— Alan Thicke (@Alan_Thicke) December 13, 2016
According to TMZ, Thicke suffered a heart attack on Tuesday morning while playing hockey with his 19-year-old son Carter in Burbank.
As a songwriter, Thicke and his then-wife Gloria Loring wrote several theme songs for television shows, including The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes.
Thicke is survived by his wife Tanya Callau and his three sons, including R&B singer Robin Thicke.
Dear Friends,
— Gloria Loring (@GloriaLoring) December 14, 2016
Thank you for your kindness concerning Alan Thicke's passing. It is a shock. We were all just... https://t.co/GUbve6x55q
So sad is the passing of Alan Thicke. Such a good husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed. Rest in peace dear Alan.
— bob saget (@bobsaget) December 14, 2016
I'm sad beyond words that Alan Thicke has passed away. I've known you since I was 8 years old… https://t.co/GLXSTK1nd7
— Candace Cameron Bure (@candacecbure) December 14, 2016
I'm shocked to hear about Allan Thicke. He was a good man who gave me some big breaks in my early days. I'll miss you buddy.
— Howie Mandel (@howiemandel) December 14, 2016
Alan Thicke was always the nicest and happiest person in the room. Gone way too soon. Rest In Peace.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 14, 2016
The NHL family is sad to learn of the passing of longtime hockey fan Alan Thicke. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/5ADyWRksuf
— NHL (@NHL) December 14, 2016
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