Photo: Terry Straehley

Television icon Alan Thicke, known for his starring role as dad Jason Seaver on the '80s sitcom Growing Pains, has died. He was 69.

According to TMZ, Thicke had a heart attack Tuesday afternoon while playing hockey with his 19-year-old son, Carter. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was eventually pronounced dead.

Thicke is survived by his wife Tanya; sons Robin, Brennan and Carter; and half-brother Todd.

The actor's publicist has since confirmed his death to Variance.

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