VIDEO : Paula Patton Posts Tribute To Alan Thicke On Instagram

The 41-year-old actress was especially close to Alan, given that he was her former father-in-law. Paula married the Growing Pains star's son, singer Robin Thicke, in 2005 -- after the two had dated since their teenage years -- though they separated in February 2014 after 21 years together. WATCH: Kirk Cameron Recalls His Time With Alan Thicke on 'Growing Pains' -- 'We Were a Real Family' Paula welcomed Alan's adorable grandson, 6-year-old Julian Fuego, in April 2010.