The entertainment world has lost another memorable actor.
Alan Thicke was well known for a number of roles, including his part in the 80’s as Dr. Seaver on the show Growing Pains.
.He was also a composer of music, which included the theme songs to sitcoms Different Strokes and the Facts of Life.
He died last night at the age of 69. Reports say he had a heart attack while playing hockey with his son in Los Angeles.
Pleasure to have known you sir…#RIP #AlanThicke pic.twitter.com/paewzVnNxP
— Mario Lopez (@MarioLopezExtra) December 14, 2016
Thicke was a Canadian, born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
Comments, thoughts and words of condolence have been pouring out on Twitter and other social media, from other entertainers, and fans of Thicke.
So saddened to hear of the passing of my friend #AlanThicke Sending my 2 his loved ones! #RIP #GrowingPains pic.twitter.com/1YNRHpLjzq
— Marie Osmond (@marieosmond) December 14, 2016
Shocked about #AlanThicke passing. Multi talent. Fun guy. #fullerhouse guest star this yr. Nails the part. Will be missed. RIP. pic.twitter.com/yD4CC5AVp0
— Craig Shoemaker (@thelovemaster) December 14, 2016
Still in shock. Known @Alan_Thicke since I’m 15 y/o. He was always kind & giving. Multitalented & one fun guy! Will miss him. #AlanThicke
— David Faustino (@DavidFaustino) December 14, 2016
Just heard of #AlanThicke‘s passing. 1st job in LA was as an intern for him… He was a very nice boss. Sending good thoughts to his family.
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) 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
