Get the tissues out, people.
As you have probably heard, Alan Thicke passed away at the age of 69 on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack.
Many celebs came to show the actor their love on Twitter and Instagram, but it really hit home when his former Growing Pains costars paid tribute.
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Kirk Cameron shared an emotional message from himself and wife Chelsea Noble, who also starred on the show, with a throwback picture of them on set:
I spent Monday through Friday for seven important years with Alan Thicke as my “TV dad.” I’m shocked and truly heartbroken today at the news of his death. Alan was a generous, kind and loving man. I am so blessed to have grown up with him. Chelsea and I send our love and prayers to his family tonight. We will cherish the memories… “sharing the laughter and love.”A photo posted by Kirk Cameron (@kirkcameronofficial) on Dec 13, 2016 at 9:56pm PST
Our hearts.
The Canadian’s former TV wife Joanna Kerns also took to social media to speak out about the loss, writing:
@WhatsupDanny I loved Alan- he was one of the smartest and funniest men I have ever known- we shared a life changing success and friendship
— Joanna Kerns (@RealJoannaKerns) December 14, 2016
@WhatsupDanny Alan made me laugh everyday-usually at myself. Loved you dearly RIP old friend.
— Joanna Kerns (@RealJoannaKerns) December 14, 2016
Ashley Johnson AKA Chrissy Seaver posted a touching, but since-deleted message to Twitter, along with a throwback pic. She captioned it with a quote from Washington Irving:
“There is a sacredness in tears…They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.”
So sad!
Our thoughts continue to be with Alan’s family and loved ones! He is missed.
[Image via DJDM & Rachel Worth/WENN.]
