Alan Thicke Dies of Heart Attack at 69: Stars Honor Beloved TV Dad
Actor/theme song composer/eternal TV dad Alan Thicke had a heart attack late Tuesday morning (December 13) while playing hockey with his 19-year-old son, Carter, and was later pronounced dead at a hospital in Burbank, CA. The Canada native was 69. He's survived by his wife Tanya and three sons Carter, Brennan, and Robin.
Thicke was most famous for playing Dr. Jason Seaver on "Growing Pains," but he also had a cameo in the "This Is Us" pilot, and can most recently be seen in an episode of "Fuller House" Season 2.
His account was just tweeting about that Tuesday afternoon, either in a scheduled tweet or through someone else operating his account:
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
Hollywood immediately reacted to the sad news, and his son Robin Thicke -- a famous music star in his own right -- shared his grief on Instagram:
Growing Pains co-star Kirk Cameron's statement on #AlanThicke's death pic.twitter.com/O4QTQUiWz2
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) December 14, 2016
RIP to the man who wrote #thefactsoflife theme song, my co-host of the radio show TalkZone & a true gentleman of our business #AlanThicke
— Mindy Cohn (@MindyCohn) December 14, 2016
Alan Thicke LOVED hockey! He also was a man with a huge heart. He was on the ice when his heart attacked him. RIP Alan...
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) December 14, 2016
RIP Alan Thicke. We skated side by side for years. Say hello to Gordie and The Rocket for me. Our Canadian Mounties sketch @jimmykimmelpic.twitter.com/YE5SiFRtsf
— Dave Coulier (@DaveCoulier) December 14, 2016
RIP Alan Thicke. I grew up watching him and got to know him through Robin. He was always so kind to me. So sad to hear about his passing.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) 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
America loved Alan Thicke. I'm so sad he's gone. Sending so much love to his family.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) 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
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
[via TMZ, The Hollywood Reporter]
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