Alan Thicke, ‘Growing Pains’ actor, dead at 69

Alan Thicke has died, reports TMZ.

The actor best known for portraying Jason Seaver on “Growing Pains,” had a heart attack on Tuesday while playing hockey in Rhode Island.

He was taken to a hospital, where he died.

In addition to acting, Thicke wrote several TV theme songs including “Diff’rent Strokes,” “Wheel of Fortune” and “Growing Pains.”

Alan Thicke was 69.