According to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office, the former child star died at the age of 46 in June due to heat exposure in the setting of reported cirrhosis of the liver. TMZ on Friday.
Gregory is best known for playing Brian Tanner on the iconic 1980s sitcom, which aired from 1986 to 1990.
Simply put, the heat and sun of Arizona caused Gregory’s death.
However, an interesting fact is that the actor had scarring on his liver that was caused by long-term damage to the organ, as the publication reports that it is unclear what caused the cirrhosis.
The cause of death of ALF star Benji Gregory has been revealed two months after he was found in a car alongside his service dog in the parking lot of an Arizona bank.
Gregory was best known for his role as Brian Tanner on the sitcom ALF, which aired from 1986 to 1990.
Gregory was found dead in his car alongside his service dog Hans in a Chase Bank parking lot in Peoria, Arizona, on June 13.
Gregory’s sister, Rebecca, told him: TMZ Gregory suffered from depression, bipolar disorder and had a sleeping 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 of vehicular heat stroke.
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet determined the cause of death.
ALF ran for four seasons and aired from September 22, 1986, to March 24, 1990. It also starred Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, and Andrea Elson.
The plot of the NBC comedy revolves around the Tanner family, a middle-class suburban family residing in the San Fernando Valley area of California, who take in ALF after he crash-lands in their garage.
The series shows the Tanner family doing everything they can to hide the alien from nosy neighbors and government agencies.
Gregory was just eight years old when he rose to fame on ALF.
According to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office, the former child star died at the age of 46 in June due to heat exposure in the context of cirrhosis of the liver, TMZ reported Friday; he is pictured with his beloved pug Hans in a snap on social media.
Gregory was found dead in his car alongside his service dog Hans in a Chase Bank parking lot in Peoria, Arizona, on June 13.
Gregory was born in Los Angeles in 1978, to his father, uncle and sister also actors.
The well-known puppet was played by director Paul Fusco.
Gregory was born in Los Angeles in 1978, his father, uncle and sister are also actors.
His television appearances include Fantastic Max, The A-Team, TJ Hooker and The Twilight Zone.
He made several appearances on the television sitcom Punky Brewster, playing an orphan named Dash.
He also made an appearance in the feature film Jumpin’ Jack Flash (1986).
Gregory left acting in 2003 and enlisted in the United States Navy.
He was assigned to the USS Carl Vinson and received an honorable medical discharge in 2005.
Gregory struggled with depression and bipolar disorder; loved ones believe he went to the bank to deposit residual checks on June 12 and fell asleep in his car, dying of vehicular heatstroke.
Gregory is pictured with Max Wright, Anne Schedeen and Andrea Elson in ALF
He married his 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 that donations be made in her brother’s name to The Actors Equity Foundation or the ASPCA.
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