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Posted: 2016-12-14T02:58:13Z | Updated: 2016-12-14T21:33:23Z Celebrities React To News Of Alan Thicke's Untimely Death | HuffPost

Celebrities React To News Of Alan Thicke's Untimely Death

The actor died Tuesday at the age of 69.
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Alan Thicke , beloved TV actor and star of “Growing Pains,” died on Tuesday after reportedly suffering a heart attack while playing hockey with his son Carter. He was 69. 

Thicke’s 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.”

Celebrities who knew and loved Alan took to Twitter to remember the actor and share their condolences. 

His former daughter-in-law, Paula Patton, who was married to his son Robin Thicke , shared a quote attributed to Mother Teresa shortly after the news broke: 

See more celebrity remembrances below: 

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