Former child star Benji Gregory, known for his role on the sitcom ALF, has died tragically at age 46.
Gregory – who played Brian Tanner on the iconic 80s sitcom, which ran from 1986-1990 – was found dead in his car alongside his service dog Hans at a Chase Bank parking lot in Peoria, Arizona, on June 13.
Gregory’s sister Rebecca told TMZ Gregory suffered from depression, bipolar disorder and had a sleep disorder that ‘often kept him awake for days.’
However, those close to him believe he went to the bank to deposit residual checks on June 12 and fell asleep in his car – dying from vehicular heatstroke.
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner Office has not yet determined a cause of death.
Gregory was born in Los Angeles in 1978 – with his father, uncle and sister also all actors.
His TV appearances included Fantastic Max, The A-Team, T.J. Hooker, and The Twilight Zone.
He made several appearances on the television sitcom Punky Brewster, playing an orphan named Dash.
Gregory is pictured with his beloved pug Hans in a social media snap
Gregory is pictured with Max Wright, Anne Schedeen and Andrea Elson in ALF
He also made an appearance in the feature film Jumpin’ Jack Flash (1986).
Gregory stepped away from acting in 2003 and enlisted in the US Navy.
He was assigned to the USS Carl Vinson and received an honorable medical discharge in 2005.
He married wife Sarah in 2006 – although it is not known if they were still together at the time of his death.
His sister Rebecca has suggested donations in her brother’s name to either The Actors Equity Foundation or the ASPCA.
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