Earlier today, Alan Thicke reportedly died of a heart attack while playing hockey with one of this three sons. As the news spreads around the internet and the entertainment industry friends, fan and former co-stars have begun to mourn the beloved actor and Canadian icon.
RIP Alan Thicke. I grew up watching him and got to know him through Robin. He was always so kind to me. So sad to hear about his passing.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) December 14, 2016
I am in absolute shock right now @Alan_Thicke .. you have been a true "family" to me. You will be beyond missed. There are no words. RIP 🙏🏻
— angelicabridges (@angelicabridges) December 14, 2016
Growing Pains was one of the first shows I watched regularly as a kid. RIP to one of the nicest guys in the biz. https://t.co/w21edvGNhA
— Lesley Goldberg (@Snoodit) December 14, 2016
.@Alan_Thicke was always so gracious & kind to me. A very very cool guy. Rest In Peace my friend. God bless this great Canadian!
— Joel McHale (@joelmchale) December 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/ericandre/status/808864407551737856
sad to learn of Alan Thicke's passing. he was a great friend over the years. thoughts & prayers to his family.
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) December 14, 2016
I'm sad beyond words that Alan Thicke has passed away. I've known you since I was 8 years old… https://t.co/GLXSTK1nd7
— Candace Cameron Bure (@candacecbure) December 14, 2016
I loved #AlanThicke He was a great Canadian and friend. Funny and kind. My condolences to his family. #RIPAlanThicke
— Caroline Rhea (@CarolineRhea) December 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/LoriLoughlin/status/808858815508512773
America loved Alan Thicke. I'm so sad he's gone. Sending so much love to his family.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) December 14, 2016
RIP to my brother Alan Thicke. The world has lost an icon. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/zIK0hzjihK
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) December 14, 2016
Alan Thicke was always the nicest and happiest person in the room. Gone way too soon. Rest In Peace.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/oliviamunn/status/808857650029064192
— Paula Patton (@PaulaPattonXO) December 14, 2016
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.
— bob saget (@bobsaget) December 14, 2016
Saddened over the loss of my friend Alan. Condolences to his family.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 14, 2016
Some mourners decided to make a few gentle jokes about his passing, which Alan Thicke probably would have appreciated one some level since he was so quick to be self-deprecating in regards to his own career.
No… not Alan Thicke pic.twitter.com/HlGQOJtTEv
— COWBOY ALEXIIS (@alexismclaren) December 14, 2016
Everyone copes with a celebrity’s passing differently, especially when the deceased’s projects mean so much to them personally. Sometimes, jokes are the answer.
Alan Thicke died playing hockey, you can't be more Canadian than that
— BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) December 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/thecajunboy/status/808855917194162176
Maybe Garry Marshall and Alan Thicke are hanging out.
— Sean Gentille (@seangentille) December 14, 2016
Like any born and bred Canadian, Thicke loved to play hockey. That his heart attack occurred during time on the ice with his son is a bit poetic in that way, and multiple hockey teams that he had collaborated with over the years tweeted out their condolences.
RIP to one of the great ones, Alan Thicke. pic.twitter.com/LvlU13s23h
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) December 14, 2016
I can't believe my friend Alan Thicke passed away. 😓 such a sad day! pic.twitter.com/QfSUFteCHd
— Bailey LA Kings (@BaileyLAKings) December 14, 2016
The NHL family is sad to learn of the passing of longtime hockey fan Alan Thicke. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/5ADyWRksuf
— NHL (@NHL) December 14, 2016
Thicke frequently appeared on Dan Lebatard’s show, and in the aftermath of his passing members of the crew, fans of the actor’s appearances on the show, and Lebatard himself tweeted about the loss. Other personalities from the world of sports chimed in as well.
Devastated to hear about Alan. He was so kind. Totally stunned. Incredibly nice man that I considered a friend. Praying for his family
— Mike Ryan (Ruiz) 🙌🏽 (@MichaelRyanRuiz) December 14, 2016
I'm really shook by this. Life is so fragile. I'm a mess right now. Such a wonderful person. So witty. So talented. RIP, Alan.
— Mike Ryan (Ruiz) 🙌🏽 (@MichaelRyanRuiz) December 14, 2016
We're heartbroken about the laughter dying. But @Alan_Thicke might have picked that as the way he wanted to go – playing hockey with his son
— Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (@LeBatardShow) December 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/joshua_herb/status/808863223122378752
RIP Alan Thicke. Dan and I had the chance to interview him a few years ago and he was totally cool about this… https://t.co/IZvuZQeUdY
— Jay Onrait (@JayOnrait) December 14, 2016
RIP ALAN THICKE . Grateful to have been in your presence. pic.twitter.com/wbT0RBeiCe
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) December 14, 2016
So sad to hear of the passing of @Alan_Thicke I was lucky enough to meet him & play hockey with him#greatguy #ripalanthicke
— Amanda Kessel (@AmandaKessel28) December 14, 2016
Thicke will be dearly missed by everyone who loved his shows, his love of hockey, and his all around loving and caring personality.