Alan Thicke died on Tuesday (Dec. 13) at the age of 69, reportedly from a heart attack. Canadian actor, singer, composer and songwriter Alan Thicke is now a Canadian Songwriters Hall of Famer.Today (Aug. 6), the CSHF has announced the induction of three of TVs best-loved theme songs: Facts of Life, Diff’rent Strokes, and Wheel of Fortune, all co-written by Thicke.The late Canadian actor, songwriter, game and talk show host (and father of Robin Thicke) is best recognized as TV dad Jason Seaver on the hit sitcom On August 7, CSHF will celebrate its newest song inductions with a virtual presentation that will air nationally on Global’s In a CSHF press release, Robin Thicke states that “The Thicke Family is honoured to accept this recognition on my father’s behalf. They were a part of every show…I think that’s almost a lost art.”Following the televised virtual presentation of Thicke’s song inductions on August 7, fans will be able to view the permanent exhibitions honouring CSHF inductees and song inductions at the National Music Centre, located at Studio Bell, in Calgary. In 2014 and 2015 Thicke hosted a traveling dance show Thicke had a successful career as a TV theme song composer, often collaborating with his then-wife Gloria Loring on these projects, which included the themes to the popular sitcoms Thicke produced a variety of television shows, including Thicke played Jason Seaver, a psychiatrist and father, on the family sitcom Thicke reprised his role in two reunion TV movies, Thicke continued hosting a wide range of variety TV events. And in some cases, such as the Diff'rent Strokes … We love and miss you, Alan Thicke.”“These three iconic theme songs that will be inducted to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame harken to the halcyon days of ‘80s television when family sitcoms and game shows brought multi-generational families together in their living rooms,” said Vanessa Thomas, Executive Director of CSHF. In 1989 he co-hosted with In 1992, Thicke appeared as himself in the pilot episode of the sitcom In 2008, Thicke appeared in a major supporting role as Jim Jarlewski in the television series adaptation of In February 2009, Thicke made a guest appearance on In October 2016, Thicke appeared as himself in the pilot episode of In the 1990s, Thicke was the spokesman for the Canadian division of From 2011, Thicke was the spokesperson for Cambridge Life Solutions, a Canadian company that promised to reduce As noted above, Thicke lent his name and star power to supporting the Alan Thicke Center for diabetes research. Thicke was best known for playing Dr. Jason Seaver on the 1980s sitcom Growing Pains. You had to do it with an internal rhyme scheme and a perky little ditty -- so it was an interesting challenge.”  Musing about how television theme music has changed, Thicke said, “Back then, theme songs were more important. Each song became as popular and synonymous with its show, as the characters and actors who starred in them.”During the 1970s and 1980s, TV theme songs reigned supreme, with comedies, game shows and dramas providing many well-loved tunes. Today (Aug. 6), the CSHF has announced the induction of three of TVs best-loved theme songs: Facts of Life, Diff’rent Strokes, and Wheel of Fortune, all co-written by Thicke. He was the father of singer Robin Thicke. Proudly supported by Powered by Nielsen Music, the Billboard Canadian Airplay charts include the following genres: All Format, AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Rock. Alan Thicke (born Alan Willis Jeffrey; March 1, 1947 – December 13, 2016) was a Canadian actor, songwriter, game and talk show host. Learn more about Alan Thicke at TVGuide.com with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. We are sure he is playing his catalogue for all his friends in heaven right now. While Alan Thicke was best known as a sitcom actor, he also was a successful theme song composer. The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame recently celebrated the induction of the late Ron Hynes, during the virtual presentation of the 2020 East Coast Music Awards on July 11,; and earlier this year announced the 2020 induction of Kim Mitchell who will be honoured at a later date.The National Music Centre is the physical home of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and will continue to honour and preserve the legacy of new inductees through exhibitions which feature stories, exclusive artifacts, and one-of-a-kind memorabilia.Copyright © 2017 by FYI Music News. In 2013, Thicke was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame. While Thicke was best known as a sitcom actor, he was also a … My father was a proud Canadian and although he was mostly known for his acting, hosting and philanthropic work, deep down he always wanted to be Gordon Lightfoot or Bruce Springsteen.”  He adds, “There is no doubt that Alan would consider having his songs being inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame as one of his life’s greatest achievements.

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