Alan Thicke : 1947 - 2016

Alan Thicke, -- singer, songwriter and actor best remembered for his portrayal of 80s father figure Jason Seaver on the television sitcom “Growing Pains,” died on Tuesday. He was 69. 

Mr. Thicke displayed a diversity of talents that included songwriting. He wrote the theme songs for numerous game shows, including “The Joker’s Wild,” “Celebrity Sweepstakes” and the original “Wheel of Fortune,” and he most memorably co-wrote the themes for “Diff’rent Strokes” and “The Facts of Life” with Al Burton and Gloria Loring -- his first wife and the mother of singer Robin Thicke. 

Hours before his death, Mr. Thicke commented on Twitter about “Fuller House,” a follow-up to the television series “Full House.” He recently appeared on the Netflix comedy series as a guest star in its second season. 

 “Season 2 Fuller House looking good,” he wrote. “I even like the ones I’m not in!”