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Alan Thicke

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Key facts

Full name Alan Willis Thicke[1]
Birth date 1 March 1947[2]
Birth place Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada[2]
Death date 13 December 2016[2]
Death place Burbank, California, U.S.[2]
Best known for Dr. Jason Seaver on *Growing Pains*[1]

Alan Thicke was a Canadian-American actor, songwriter, and television host, best known for playing Dr. Jason Seaver on the 1980s sitcom *Growing Pains* and as the father of singer Robin Thicke.

Context

Alan Thicke was a Canadian-American actor, songwriter, and television host [1]. He is best known for playing Dr. Jason Seaver on the 1980s sitcom *Growing Pains* [1] and was the father of singer Robin Thicke [1]. Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, on 1 March 1947, he died on 13 December 2016 in Burbank, California [2]. His long career included acting, composing theme songs, and hosting a late-night talk show [2]. In 2013, he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame [3].

Documented claims

  • Alan Thicke was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2013. [3]
  • His career included acting, composing theme songs, and hosting a late-night talk show. [2]

Questions and answers

Was Alan Thicke a Canadian?

Yes, Alan Thicke was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada, and held Canadian-American citizenship [2].

What caused Alan Thicke's aortic dissection?

The sources do not specify the cause of his aortic dissection.

Who inherited Alan Thicke's money?

The sources do not provide information about his inheritance.

What was Alan Thicke doing when he died?

The sources do not specify what he was doing at the time of his death.

Sources

  1. Alan Thicke - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Alan Thicke | Emmy Awards and Nominations — televisionacademy.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Alan Thicke Movies and Shows – Apple TV — tv.apple.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People