Oh, 2016, haven’t you done enough?!
We don’t know what this year’s problem is, but it takes and it takes and it takes, and it gives nothing back but empty hearts, broken souls, and America’s first Cheeto president.
One of this year’s most recent hits — and one of its hardest — happened last week with the loss of Alan Thicke.
The beloved Mr. Thicke was playing hockey with his 19-year-old son when he suffered a massive heart attack. He was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, but he was declared dead soon after.
After the news broke that he had died, celebrities and fans alike shared their shock and sadness. It seems like most everyone who knew of his work or who had actually worked with him adored him.
And, needless to say, his family was heartbroken.
His youngest son, Carter — the one who was with Alan when he had his heart attack — got on Twitter that same day and wrote “Today I lost my best friend and my idol.”
“The world lost one of its finest,” Carter went on. “You are a legend and I love you Pops. Until next time.”
Alan’s older son, Robin Thicke, took to Instagram to say “My father passed away today. He was the best man I ever knew. The best friend I ever had.”
“Let’s all rejoice and celebrate the joy he brought to every room he was in. We love you, Alan Thicke. Thank you for your love. Love, your grateful son.”
And now, Alan’s widow, Tanya Thicke, has made a statement of her own. And it’s rough.
“It is with gut wrenching sadness and unbelievable grief that I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for the outpouring of love and support during this unimaginable time,” the statement begins.
“Through tears and smiles our dearest of family and friends came together at our home to celebrate the life of my sweet and devoted husband Alan Thicke.”
“Yesterday, along with my step sons and our combined extended family, we laid my beloved husband, soul mate and the patriarch of our family to rest. We ask that you respect our privacy during this time of profound mourning.”
In the statement, Tanya is referencing Alan’s funeral, which was held on Monday at the couple’s home.
About the event, a source said that “The mood was very upbeat, it was more like a fun Vanity Fair Oscars party than a memorial.”
“All the speeches were fun and full of life. It was just the way Alan would have wanted it, more of a celebration of his life. Everyone was expressing how much they love him.”
For the funeral, Tanya asked that, instead of flowers, guests make donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which was something that Alan “cared about deeply.”
Here’s hoping that some of that grief gets easier for Tanya and her family.
