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Alan Thicke, the Dad on the Sitcom 'Growing Pains,' Dies at 69
The actor, songwriter and composer also hosted a successful talk show in his native Canada but proved to be no match going up against Johnny Carson in late night. Alan Thicke, who played the head of the Seaver family on the popular ABC sitcom Growing Pains, has died, his publicist confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 69.
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For those who grew up watching that show, he was a beloved figure. May he rest in peace.
I just watched the episode of Fuller House (Netflix) he was in. Feels odd to see him so randomly and then read about him dying.
Ah, yeah, he plays Steve's girlfriend's grandfather who is trying to hit on DJ. It must have been one of his latest TV appearances.