Last week, fans of all ages across America mourned the loss of Alan Thicke. On Wednesday, Dec. 13, the famed Growing Pains actor died unexpectedly after suffering from a heart attack and today his family laid him to rest.
The Funeral & The Photos:
According to TMZ, the funeral took place earlier today in Santa Barbara and there was nothing but raw emotion from those who attended. Robin Thicke attended with his girlfriend, April Love Geary, and a host of close family members and friends. Although the funeral was a private affair, news outlets arrived at the burial location and snapped a few photos. The ones circulating on social media have touched the hearts of fans everywhere.
Although the funeral was a private affair, news outlets arrived at the burial location and snapped a few photos. The ones circulating on social media have touched the hearts of fans everywhere.
Saying Goodbye to His Father:
The photos captured show just how difficult the day was for Robin Thicke and his family. At one point, the grieving singer can be seen walking away from the burial site, presumably to regain his composure. According to Daily Mail, Robin Thicke broke down as he said goodbye to his father for the last time.
Fans’ Reaction:
In addition to the funeral photos that have surfaced, fans have also shared tweets and candid photos of the “Lost Without You” singer and his father on social media offering their condolences. However, fans haven’t been the only people to pay homage to the late actor. The cast of Growing Pains also did a tribute to Alan Thicke last night. His co-star Joanna Kerns reacted to his death during an interview with TODAY.
“I am devastated by Alan’s passing and will be for some time,” Kerns wrote. “I used to joke, before I met my real husband, Marc, that Alan was my favorite daytime husband. At work we laughed all day, everyday at things Alan would come up with, usually at my expense. It was fun. Alan was fun and we all loved teasing each other.”
Alan Thicke carrying his son, Robin Thicke, home after he fell asleep at a party. 1986. #RIPAlanThicke pic.twitter.com/05xwlHuJ07
— throwback hits/facts (@goldenerahits_) December 14, 2016
RIP #AlanThicke …my thoughts and prayers go out to the family
— taja_sevelle (@taja_sevelle) December 15, 2016
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