Kirk Cameron Remembers Life, Impact of 'Growing Pains' Dad Alan Thicke: 'He Was a Loving Man'

Leah Marieann Klett : Dec 14, 2016
Gospel Herald

"I'm sad beyond words that Alan Thicke has passed away. I've known you since I was 8 years old and so glad I had the pleasure of working with you again so recently on Fuller House. You were a part of my family and hockey family. You will be greatly missed. My heart hurts." -Candace Cameron Bure.

[Gospel Herald] In the wake of actor Alan Thicke's unexpected death on Tuesday, his friend and former Growing Pains co-star Kirk Cameron paid tribute to the late star on social media. (AP Photo/via Gospel Herald)

"I spent Monday through Friday for seven important years with Alan Thicke as my 'TV dad,'" Cameron, 46, captioned a Facebook photo of himself and Thicke on set of the series. "I'm shocked and truly heartbroken today at the news of his death. Alan was a generous, kind and loving man. I am so blessed to have grown up with him. Chelsea and I send our love and prayers to his family tonight. We will cherish the memories ... 'sharing the laughter and love.'"

Thicke, who was best known for playing Dr. Jason Seaver on Growing Pains, suffered a heart attack while playing hockey with his 19-year-old son, Carter, on Tuesday. He was pronounced dead at Providence St. Joseph's Medical Center in Burbank, California at the age of 69. Before making a name for himself in the US, the Canadian-born TV host, writer, composer and actor was well-known in his homeland...

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