We have just received news that Alan Thicke has passed away.
According to TMZ who first broke the news, the actor had a heart attack while he was playing hockey with one of his sons. He was transported to Providence St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Burbank, Calif., around noon local time and was pronounced dead at the hospital. He was 69.
The actor leaves behind his wife, Tanya Thicke and three children including Carter, Brennan and “Blurred Lines” singer Robin Thicke.
Fans of Alan Thicke will remember his role as Dr. Jason Seaver in the long-running series Growing Pain. He also appeared in The Bold and the Beautiful, How I Met Your Mother and most recently, Fuller House.
Just a few hours before the news of his passing broke, the actor had expressed his excitement over the Fuller House‘s new season on Twitter.
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
“Alan was healthy and his heart attack was a complete shock,” a source shared with E! News. “Robin (Thicke) is devastated and surrounded by loved ones.”
Past and present co-stars immediately began expressing their condolences online. “So sad is the passing of Alan Thicke. Such a good husband, father, brother, and friend,” Fuller House co-star Bob Saget shared online. “He will be deeply missed. Rest in peace dear Alan.”
Alan was also a successful composer whose work was featured in The Facts of Life, Diff’rent Strokes and Hello. He also wrote for TV comedies including The Paul Lynde Show, Fernwood 2 Night, America 2-Night and The Richard Pryor Show.
It’s a sad day for Hollywood as it loses one of TV’s most revered icons. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Thicke family in this difficult time.
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