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In addition to Robin Thicke, Kirk Cameron, who played Alan Thicke's son Mike on \"Growing Pains,\" took to Facebook to write a lengthy tribute to his \"TV dad.\"

\"I spent Monday through Friday for seven important years with Alan Thicke as my 'TV dad,'\" he began. \"I'm shocked and truly heartbroken today at the news of his death.

\"Alan was a generous, kind and loving man. I am so blessed to have grown up with him. Chelsea and I send our love and prayers to his family tonight. We will cherish the memories ... 'sharing the laughter and love,'\" he closed, citing the show's theme song.

Jeremy Miller, who played Ben on the show, added that he \"loves Alan deeply\" and \"lost a father and is heartbroken.\"

Added Joanna Kerns, his on-screen wife, \"I am devastated by Alan's passing and will be for some time.\"

Others that have spoken about Alan Thicke on social media include Ellen DeGeneres, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and more.

Alan Thicke was proudly Canadian, never forgetting his roots as he soared to stardom. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) 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

Life is short and so fragile. We are so saddened to hear about Alan Thicke ?? our thoughts and prayers go out to his family ????

— lisa rinna (@lisarinna) December 14, 2016

RIP #AlanThicke - #mrseaver was like a surrogate dad growing up. You will be greatly missed.

— Josh Gad (@joshgad) December 14, 2016

As many others did, I grew up being entertained by Alan Thicke. 69 is far too young. My thoughts are with his family and his legion of fans.

— Grant Gustin (@grantgust) December 14, 2016

Alan Thicke was one of the nicest guys in our business. And he LOVED his family. And hockey. A shocking, sad loss.

— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) December 14, 2016
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