We all remember him as a child! The ALF star left us at the age of 46

We all remember him as a child! The ALF star left us at the age of 46

The deceased performer gained recognition for his role as Brian Tanner in 101 ‘ALF’ episodes between 1986 and 1990.

Benji Gregory passed away. He was most renowned for his work on ALF. 46 was his age. According to TMZ, the late actor was discovered dead in his car on June 13 in the Peoria, Arizona,

Chase Bank parking lot. According to the outlet, people who know Gregory well think that the previous day, he was going to the bank to deposit checks when he passed out in his car.

They think that heatstroke from a car is what killed him. When he was in Arizona on June 12, the temperature reached 109 degrees. The publication added that Hans, his assistance dog, was also discovered dead in the

His cause of death is still unknown, the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office told ABC7 Los Angeles.

Gregory’s older sister, Rebecca Hertzberg-Pfaffinger, told TMZ that he struggled with bipolar disorder, melancholy, and a sleep issue that kept him up for days at a time.

Hertzberg-Pfaffinger has been contacted by PEOPLE for comment.From 1986 to 1990, the late actor gained recognition for his portrayal of Brian Tanner in 101 episodes of ALF. It began with the main character,

really called Gordon Shumway but abbreviated as “Alien Life Form,” after he smashed into the garage of the suburban Tanner family house. Behind the legendary performance was puppeteer Paul Fusco, who co-created the series with Tom Patchett.