Best known for his role as the father in the sitcom ?Growing Pains,? Canadian actor and television host Alan Thicke, has died. Thicke?s publicist confirmed his death, but did not provide any further details. He?s survived by his three sons, including singer Robin, Brennan, and Carter, as well as his wife Tanya. Thicke was also a song composer.Carleen Donovan, who is a publicist for Thicke?s son, singer Robin Thicke, said the actor died from a heart attack on Tuesday in Los Angeles. 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.? He was also a frequent pitchman for ads on Sirius.
The Los Angeles County coroner?s office said Thicke?s death was not reported to them.
The celebrity website TMZ first reported the death.
He?s survived by his three sons, including singer Robin, Brennan, and Carter, as well as his wife Tanya.
As news of his death spread, celebrities, including those who have worked with Thicke, paid tribute on social media.
