A publicist says Alan Thicke, who played the likable father on the sitcom “Growing Pains” has died at age 69.
Carleen Donovan, who is a publicist for Thicke’s son, singer Robin Thicke, says the actor died from a heart attack on Tuesday in Burbank CA. She had no further details. Alan Thicke starred as Dr. Jason Seaver in the ABC series “Growing Pains,” which aired from 1985 until 1992. The Canadian-born actor had a prolific career, including cameos in recent years on the comedy “How I Met Your Mother” and the Netflix series “Fuller House.”
Thicke’s son Robin remembers his father on instagram
He was also a frequent pitchman for ads on Sirius. Thicke’s “Growing Pains” role is among the most beloved television dads of all time. He played a psychiatrist raising his children along with his wife, played by Joanna Kerns. Seaver’s oldest son, Mike, played by Kirk Cameron, was a constant source of trouble for the family. Thicke was born in Ontario, Canada, in 1947 and was a popular Canadian talk show host before making his name in the United States.
Actress Paula Patton whose the ex-wife of Robin Thicke, posted a quote from Mother Teresa honoring her late father in law
He was nominated for three Emmy Awards for his work in the late 1970s as a writer for Barry Manilow’s talk show, and later for a satirical take on the genre in the variety show “America 2-Night.” He was also the composer of several popular theme songs, including the original theme to “The Wheel of Fortune,” and shows such as “The Facts of Life” and “Diff’rent Strokes.”
Celebrities remember Alan Thicke on social media:
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
Condolences to my dude @robinthicke & the entire Thicke family for their loss. #RIP to the late great #AlanThicke
— Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones) December 14, 2016
My deep heartfelt condolences and prayers to @robinthicke and the entire Thicke family. The… https://t.co/5P305k9QNI
— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) December 14, 2016
So sad to hear about #AlanThicke my prayers for @robinthicke and the family. Such an all around nice man. pic.twitter.com/MeOVzSDYs9
— towanda braxton (@towandabraxton) December 14, 2016
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