TV icon Alan Thicke , who endeared himself to audiences through his role as the father on the ABC sitcom Growing Pains, died on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack while playing hockey with his son.

He was 69.

Thickes son Robin told the Los Angeles Times that his father had a heart attack while playing with another son, Carter. TMZ , which first reported the news, said that Thicke was pronounced dead at Providence St. Josephs Medical Center in Burbank, California.

Thickes agent Tracy Mapes confirmed his death to The Huffington Post.

He was charming, witty, talented, an icon, Mapes said in a statement. I was so blessed to have him in my life. Today is a very sad day.