Former child star Benji Gregory, known for his role in the hit sitcom “Alf,” was found dead in his car in Arizona last month. He was 46.
The actor’s body was discovered in the parking lot of a Chase Bank in Peoria, Arizona, his sister Rebecca told TMZ on Wednesday.
Gregory’s official date of death is June 13, according to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The cause of his death has not yet been revealed.
Rebecca told the outlet that Gregory suffered from depression, bipolar disorder and a sleep disorder that often caused him to stay awake for days at a time.
The outlet added that Gregory was in the area to deposit a residual check at a nearby Peoria, Arizona, bank the day before his death.
The actor’s family believes he died of heatstroke caused by the sweltering heat.
According to Accuweather, temperatures in Peoria reached a high of 107 degrees the day Gregory died.
Gregory was with his assistance dog Hans at the time of his death. The dog also died in the car.
The actor first shared a photo of his adorable pug on Instagram in March 2021, captioning it, “Hans.”
Her heartbroken sister said her family is “mourning a great loss,” adding that they appreciate everyone’s support during this difficult time.
She suggested that fans could make donations in the late actor’s name to the Actors Equity Foundation or the ASPCA, two organizations close to his heart.
Gregory rose to fame after landing the role of Brian Tanner on “Alf.” He went on to star in 101 episodes of the hit NBC sitcom, which aired from 1986 to 1990.
He also appeared in several well-known projects in the 1980s during his sitcom stint, including “The A-Team,” “Fantastic Max,” and “The Twilight Zone.”
He then appeared in a television pilot, “Fenster Hall,” a Disney film, “Mr. Boogedy,” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.”
In 2003, he left Hollywood and joined the U.S. Navy, where he became an airbrush officer. He was honorably discharged two years later.
The actor’s last social media post was a picture of a sidewalk on April 10, with the caption: “I wish my dog Hans would just get out of this ‘marking’ phase already.”
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News Source : nypost.com
