As TMZ reported, the beloved actor had a … Alan Thicke died of a 'ruptured aorta,' according to his death certificate. The official cause of death confirmed earlier reports that the beloved Canadian star , … Alan Thicke, the beloved TV actor who epitomized the role of the sitcom dad, died Tuesday at age 69, his agent told CNN. Thicke listed his net worth as $14 million at the time. By contrast, Callau, a model, listed a $40,000 ring as her sole asset, and $3,700 in … Thicke, known for his role as the likable father on the ABC television series Growing Pains, died from a heart attack on Tuesday. Actor Alan Thicke has died at the age of 69. Growing Pains star, game show host, and theme song composer Alan Thicke died on Tuesday, his publicist confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.