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Benji GregoryHe is best known for his work as a child actor on the 1980s NBC sitcom. AlfHe was found dead on June 13th.
The Maricopa County Coroner’s Office confirmed the deaths but has not yet determined a cause. TMZ She was reportedly found dead in her car in the parking lot of a Chase bank in Peoria, Arizona. Her service dog, Hans, was also found dead inside the car.
The actor’s sister, Rebecca, said: TMZ Her brother suffered from depression and bipolar disorder and often went days without sleep due to sleep disorders. His service dog was also found dead, the site reported.
Gregory played the second son, Brian Tanner, for over 100 episodes. Alf, The show ran from 1986 to 1990. It was about a furry alien from the planet Melmac who crash-landed his spaceship in the Tanners’ garage and began his adventures on Earth. Nicknamed ALF (Alien Life Form) and voiced by Paul Fusco, the creature was fond of jokes about human habits and liked cats, but not in the traditional sense of the word.
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The series, starring Max Wright, Ann Schedeen, and Andrea Elson, changed airdates frequently during its run, but reached 10th place overall in primetime during its second season from 1987 to 1988. The first episode of the sitcom is available to watch on Shout! Studios below. Acquired Alf Distribution Rights 2022.
Born on May 26, 1978, just outside of Los Angeles, Gregory began his television career at a young age with guest appearances in the mid-’80s. The A-Team, TJ Hooker, Punky Brewster, The Twilight Zone Steven Spielberg’s Great story.
meanwhile AlfDuring the broadcast, he also Fantastic Max He voiced Biff Tannen Jr. on the 1991-1992 animated comedy series. Back to the Future. He was in 1991 Murphy Brown In 1986, she had a small role in Penny Marshall’s spy comedy. Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Starring Whoopi Goldberg. Also appeared in commercials for McDonald’s and other companies.
Gregory left show business in 2003 and enlisted in the United States Navy, later becoming a cadet airborne surveyor. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 2005.
Gregory’s sister suggests donations be made in his name to the Actors’ Equality Foundation or the ASPCA.
Erik Pedersen contributed to this report.