Buzz·Posted on Dec 14, 2016Alan Thicke: A Life In PicturesA look back at the life of one of America's favorite TV dads.by Laura GeiserBuzzFeed News Photo EditorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail The famed actor Alan Thicke, who was best known for playing the dad on Growing Pains, died Tuesday at the age of 69. Here's a look back at his life.