How did Alan Thicke die?

Thicke died later that day of type-A aortic dissection at the Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, at the age of 69.

How and when did Alan Thicke pass away?

The late Growing Pains star died Dec. 13 at age 69 after collapsing while playing hockey with his youngest son, Carter. His cause of death was later revealed from a “ruptured aorta” and a “standard type A aortic dissection,” according to his official death certificate obtained by PEOPLE.

How old was Alan Thicke when he passed away?

Alan Thicke

Who inherited Alan Thicke’s estate?

To his credit, Thicke did prepare an estate plan. He had a revocable trust, written in 1988 and modified several times prior to his death, most recently in 2016. According to the trust, his three sons were to inherit the ranch, most of his personal effects, and over half of the rest of his estate.