Growing Pains star Alan Thicke dead at 69

Television legend Alan Thicke has died aged 69, according to reports.

According to TMZ, the actor had a heart attack while he was playing hockey with his 19-year-old son, Carter.

He was transported to Providence St. Joseph's Medical Center around noon local time and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Fans will remember the actor for his role as Dr. Jason Seaver in the long-running series Growing Pains. He also appeared in The Bold and the Beautiful, How I Met Your Mother and most recently Fuller House.

The actor is survived by his wife Tanya Thicke and his three children including Carter, Brennan and singer Robin Thicke.