Confirmed : "Facts of Life" Theme Composer Alan Thicke (1947-2016) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 12-13-2016, 10:55 PM

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Beloved television star Alan Thicke has died at age 69, ET can confirm.

The celebrated Canadian actor, best known for his role as patriarch Jason Seaver on the '80s sitcom Growing Pains, suffered a heart attack while playing hockey with his 19-year-old son, Carter. He was pronounced dead at Providence St. Joseph's Medical Center in Burbank, California.

Burbank fire officials confirm to ET that at noon on Tuesday they received a call from the Pickwick Ice skating rink to transport a male needing medical assistance to St. Joseph's.

Thicke recently appeared on season two of Fuller House, as well as the pilot episode of NBC drama This Is Us.

He is survived by wife Tanya Callau and three sons, Brennan, Robin, and Carter.

ABlairican Pie · 03-25-2017, 02:31 PM

I remember back in 1984 when I saw Alan Thicke have his own late night comedy-talk show on t.v. It was on for a while, and I noticed Charlotte Rae was on it. I remember that much about it, plus there was a HILARIOUS standup comedian making jokes about a gay G.I.-Joe doll he used as a prop, plus some other jokes that had me cracking up!!

I was surprised several years later when he became the dad on 'Growing Pains".

Alan Thicke, not the standup comedian guy.

I did sing the 'Facts" theme song during one of Lisa's appearances on her Family Dream trip over fifteen years ago. I surprised her when I told her that I knew there were at least TWO versions of the song!

Johnny be good! · 03-26-2017, 08:30 AM

I had dinner with my parents at a restaurant a month ago and one of the busboys looked like Alan Thicke and my heart almost stopped.

12-13-2016, 10:55 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,386	Confirmed : "Facts of Life" Theme Composer Alan Thicke (1947-2016) Link Beloved television star Alan Thicke has died at age 69, ET can confirm. The celebrated Canadian actor, best known for his role as patriarch Jason Seaver on the '80s sitcom Growing Pains, suffered a heart attack while playing hockey with his 19-year-old son, Carter. He was pronounced dead at Providence St. Joseph's Medical Center in Burbank, California. Burbank fire officials confirm to ET that at noon on Tuesday they received a call from the Pickwick Ice skating rink to transport a male needing medical assistance to St. Joseph's. Thicke recently appeared on season two of Fuller House, as well as the pilot episode of NBC drama This Is Us. He is survived by wife Tanya Callau and three sons, Brennan, Robin, and Carter.
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03-25-2017, 02:31 PM	#2
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	RIP Alan Thicke. I remember back in 1984 when I saw Alan Thicke have his own late night comedy-talk show on t.v. It was on for a while, and I noticed Charlotte Rae was on it. I remember that much about it, plus there was a HILARIOUS standup comedian making jokes about a gay G.I.-Joe doll he used as a prop, plus some other jokes that had me cracking up!! I was surprised several years later when he became the dad on 'Growing Pains". Alan Thicke, not the standup comedian guy. I did sing the 'Facts" theme song during one of Lisa's appearances on her Family Dream trip over fifteen years ago. I surprised her when I told her that I knew there were at least TWO versions of the song!
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03-26-2017, 08:30 AM	#3
Johnny be good! Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 18, 2007 Location: Westland, Michigan Posts: 1,633	I had dinner with my parents at a restaurant a month ago and one of the busboys looked like Alan Thicke and my heart almost stopped.
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