Alan Thicke and his death sent a shockwave through social media, as an immediate reaction of celebrities expressing their shock and condolences at the beloved actors passing occurred.
Thicke died of a heartattack after playing hockey with his 19-year-old son, Carter. The actor was 69 years old.
Thicke"s most memorable role was as Dr. Jason Seaver of Growing Pains, in which he starred from 1985-1992.
See the heartfelt celebrity reactions to the death of Alan Thicke.
1. Carter Thicke
“Today I lost my best friend and my idol,” Thicke’s youngest son, who was with him when he died, wrote on Twitter. ” The world lost one of its finest. You are a legend and I love you Pops. Until next time.”
2. Gloria Loring
On Facebook, Gloria Loring — Thicke’s first wife and mother of Robin Thicke — wrote, “Dear Friends, Thank you for your kindness concerning Alan Thicke’s passing. It is a shock. We were all just together for Thanksgiving. He was talented, funny and deeply devoted to his family. Rest In Peace, dear one.”
3. Paula Patton
Paula Patton, Robin Thicke’s ex-wife, posted a quote from Mother Teresa on Twitter. It read, “Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it.”
4. Bob Saget
“So sad is the passing of Alan Thicke. Such a good husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed. Rest in peace dear Alan.”
5. Candace Cameron Bure
Candace shared the above photo on Instagram with the caption, “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.”
6. Lori Loughlin
Fuller House actress and ’80s and ’90s TGIF staple, Lori Loughlin, expressed her sentiments on Twitter. She wrote, “I’m so sad to hear about the passing of Alan Thicke. RIP Alan.”