Benji Gregory starred in the hit TV show Alf, He died at the age of 46.
Gregory’s sister, Rebecca TMZ His body was found in his car outside a Chase bank in Peoria, Arizona, on June 13. Family members believe he had been there the previous day to deliver a check, fell asleep in the car and died from the heat, the outlet added. His service dog, Hans, was also found dead in the car.
according to deadlineGregory’s death was confirmed by the Maricopa County Coroner’s Office, but the official cause of death is still unknown.
Rebecca also told the outlet that Gregory suffered from depression, bipolar disorder and a sleep disorder.
Gregory’s cousin, Camille Jazzy Jenkins posted on Facebook on Wednesday Jenkins paid tribute to the late actor, writing, “With deep sadness and shock, our family has lost one of the most beloved and wonderful men in our little circle,” in a post that listed “heat stroke” as the cause of death.
“It has taken time to process and accept our loss,” the statement added. “We are not OK… but we take comfort in knowing he is with his grandmothers. Please pray for his sister, brother and parents.”
Arizona has been hit by extreme heat in recent weeks. National Weather Service The city of Phoenix recorded its hottest June on record, with an average temperature of 97 degrees.
Gregory appeared in 103 episodes of the children’s show, which aired from 1986 to 1990. The show featured ALF (aka the Alien Life Form), a furry creature who is semi-adopted into the Tanner family’s home after their spaceship crashes. Gregory played the Tanners’ son, Brian Tanner. This was his final acting role, and he later enlisted in the Navy, according to TMZ. He was honorably discharged in 2005.
In an interview on the YouTube channel BTM Legends Corner in 2022, Gregory further spoke about her time on the sitcom, saying: “Actually, I don’t really remember the moment I found out I was on the show or anything like that. Alf It was a big hit. I remember the Nielsen ratings came out the day after it aired. So we were always like, ” Major Papa“We won that slot most often,” Gregory added.
