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(10,129 posts) Tue Dec 13, 2016, 09:13 PM Dec 2016

Alan Thicke Dead - 'Growing Pains' Actor Dies at 69 [View all]

Source: AP

Such sad news – Alan Thicke, best known for his work on Growing Pains and for being the father of singer Robin Thicke, has died at the age of 69.

The legendary actor reportedly had a heart attack while playing hockey with his 19-year-old son Carter on Tuesday (December 13) and was pronounced dead at Providence St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Burbank, Calif.

Alan is an organ donor and a company was called to recover some of his organs, according to TMZ.

Read more: http://www.justjared.com/2016/12/13/alan-thicke-dead-growing-pains-actor-dies-at-69/

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Alan Thicke Dead - 'Growing Pains' Actor Dies at 69 [View all] opiate69 Dec 2016 OP

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