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'Growing Pains' Actor Alan Thicke Dies At Age 69

The actor was reportedly playing hockey with his son when he suffered a heart attack.
Posted at 9:50 PM, Dec 13, 2016
and last updated 2016-12-13 21:50:00-05

Actor Alan Thicke has died at age 69.

Thicke was best known as the star of the family sitcom "Growing Pains," which aired for seven seasons on ABC.

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Recently, he appeared on Netflix's "Fuller House." Co-star Bob Saget tweeted his condolences, saying Thicke will be deeply missed.

Thicke was reportedly playing hockey with his 19-year-old son Carter when he suffered a heart attack.

Thicke is survived by his wife and three sons, one of whom is singer Robin Thicke.