Benji Gregory, a former child actor best known for his role in the hit comedy “ALF,” was found dead in his car in Arizona last month. He was 46 years old.
The actor’s body was discovered in a Chase Bank parking lot in Peoria, Arizona, by his sister Rebecca He told TMZ Wednesday.
Gregory’s official date of death was June 13, according to the Maricopa County Coroner’s Office.
His cause of death has yet to be revealed.
Rebecca told the outlet that Gregory suffered from depression and bipolar disorder and often had sleepless nights due to sleep disorders.
The outlet added that Gregory had been in the area to deposit a residual check at a bank near Peoria, Arizona, the day before his death.
The actor’s family believes he died of heatstroke in his car due to the extreme heat.
On the day Gregory died, temperatures in Peoria reached a maximum of 107 degrees. According to Accuweather.
Gregory was with his service dog Hans at the time of his death, who also died in the car.
The actor first shared a picture of an adorable pug. On Instagram She posted this photo in March 2021 with the caption, “Hans.”
His grieving sister said the family is “mourning their great loss”, adding that they were grateful for everyone’s support during this difficult time.
She suggested that fans make donations in the late actor’s name to the Actors’ Equality Foundation or the ASPCA, both organizations close to his heart.
Gregory rose to fame playing Brian Tanner on ALF, appearing in 101 episodes of the hit NBC sitcom that aired from 1986 to 1990.
He also worked on some high-profile projects during his time in sitcoms in the 1980s, including The A-Team, Fantastic Max and The Twilight Zone.
He then appeared in the TV pilot “Fenster Hall” and the Disney films “Mister Boogedy” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.”
In 2003, he left Hollywood to enlist in the United States Navy as a junior aeronautical surveyor, and was honorably discharged two years later.
Actor Last Social Media Post The photo, taken on a sidewalk on April 10, was captioned, “Hopefully my dog Hans will get through this ‘tagging’ phase soon.”
