Alan Thicke pays tribute to hometown Elliot Lake, Ont., in 1978

Canadian actor, singer and composer paid tribute to his hometown on Canada After Dark, starring Paul Soles, with a song
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[@joannegthicke9549]

loved my brother so much. He was a very proud Canadian, loved the north and appreciated everything and everyone who helped him become the success he was., He never took anything for granted, thank you to all who supported him .

[@MyJustin316]

im american i grew up on Alan Thicke watching him on Growing Pains he can sing just like his son Robin

[@Rick_Reno]

The class on this guy Is just something the world needs more of. Rip Alan. From Kirkland lake

[@laurastafford8714]

Handsome indeed..prayers for the family..he will truly be missed

[@lightfootfan]

he was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario - march 1,1947 and moved to Elliot Lake in 1953..

[@sparx180]

I did not think anyone got out of Kirkland or Elliot Lake but Alan did. Loved Growing Pains.

[@jillianh.7943]

Beautiful. God bless Alan Thicke. My love and prayers for his family.

[@filmboyben]

Very cool, especially being from Elliot Lake :) Rest Easy, Alan Thicke

[@brendam5380]

I thought he was so handsome growing up.

[@jnadle1]

This was a short-time after he recorded the theme to "Diff'rent Strokes" that year.

[@gijose83]

I wrote a song in the bathroom - true artist

[@sebastianhighscouting]

what is this song called?

[@thewiseotter3884]

Second

[@sexobscura]

His son inherited has awful voice