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Benji Gregory, best known for his acting work as a child star on the 1980s NBC sitcom ALFwas found dead on June 13.
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the death but has not yet determined the cause. TMZ reported that he was found in his car in the parking lot of a Chase Bank in Peoria, Arizona. His service dog, Hans, was also found dead in the vehicle.
The actor’s sister, Rebecca, told TMZ that her brother suffered from depression and bipolar disorder and suffered from a sleep disorder that often kept him awake for days. His service dog was also found dead, the site reported.
Gregory played middle son Brian Tanner in 101 episodes of ALF, The series aired from 1986 to 1990. It followed the Earthly adventures of a furry alien from the planet Melmac who crash-lands his spaceship in the Tanners’ garage. Nicknamed ALF (for Alien Life Form) and voiced by Paul Fusco, the creature often mocked human customs and liked cats, but not in the usual sense.
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The series, whose main cast also included Max Wright, Anne Schedeen and Andrea Elson, changed nights frequently during its run, but ranked 10th among all primetime programs during its second season in 1987-88. You can watch the sitcom’s full first episode below via Shout! Studios.
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Gregory left the entertainment world in 2003 and enlisted in the United States Navy, later becoming an airman. In 2005, he received an honorable medical discharge from the Navy.
Gregory’s sisters suggest making donations in his brother’s name to the Actors Equity Foundation or the ASPCA.
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News Source : deadline.com
