CELEBRITIES REACT TO THE SHOCKING NEWS OF ALAN THICKE'S DEATH

Alan Thicke, beloved TV actor and star of “Growing Pains,” died on Tuesday after reportedly suffering a heart attack while playing hockey with his son Carter. He was 69. 

“He was charming, witty, talented, an icon,” Mapes said in a statement. “I was so blessed to have him in my life. Today is a very sad day.”

Celebrities who knew and loved Alan took to Twitter to remember the actor and share their condolences. 

His former daughter-in-law, Paula Patton, who was married to his son Robin Thicke, shared a quote attributed to Mother Teresa shortly after the news broke: 

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— Paula Patton (@PaulaPattonXO) December 14, 2016 

I'm sad beyond words that Alan Thicke has passed away. I've known you since I was 8 years old… https://t.co/GLXSTK1nd7

— Candace Cameron Bure (@candacecbure) December 14, 2016

Had the pleasure of meeting Alan Thicke and his amazing wife Tanya a few years back.. my thoughts and prayers are with his family. RIP 

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) December 14, 2016

sad to learn of Alan Thicke's passing. he was a great friend over the years. thoughts & prayers to his family.

— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) December 14, 2016

 tragic to hear the news of the passing of Alan Thicke. God Bless his family at this tough time.

— Carson Daly (@CarsonDaly) December 14, 2016

America loved Alan Thicke. I'm so sad he's gone. Sending so much love to his family.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 14, 2016

So sorry to hear of the passing of Alan Thicke. A wonderful talent, a wonderful man. https://t.co/tb50aiVzlR

— Larry King (@kingsthings) December 14, 2016

RIP Alan Thicke. I grew up watching him and got to know him through Robin. He was always so kind to me. So sad to hear about his passing.

— John Legend (@johnlegend) December 14, 2016

RIP to my brother Alan Thicke. The world has lost an icon. pic.twitter.com/zIK0hzjihK

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) December 14, 2016

I'm shocked to hear about Allan Thicke. He was a good man who gave me some big breaks in my early days. I'll miss you buddy.

— Howie Mandel (@howiemandel) December 14, 2016