In 1985, the Seavers became a family and Alan was our patriarch.
I looked up to Alan and admired him greatly.
I always listened to his advice and wisdom.
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He was so kind and warm and always made me laugh.
He was incredibly proud that ourGrowing Painsdays were about family, all our families.
Golds statement continued, He was truly an amazing father.
His sons were his world.
OurGrowing Painsfamily is hurting today and that will not go away anytime soon.
He was so full of life.
I thought we had so much time.
Im not ready to say goodbye.
I am so honored to have been his daughter for seven beautiful years.
I love you Alan and will miss you forever.
FellowGrowing PainsstarsKirk Cameron, Joanna Kerns,andLeonardo DiCapriohave also mourned Thickes death.
