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Joanna Kerns
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In September 2017,Kerns revealedto PEOPLE that she’d been diagnosed with breast cancer the November prior, but underwent a double mastectomy and was “given an all clear — the best of the results I could’ve had.”
In August 2019, Kernsfiled for divorcefrom her husband of almost 25 years, Marc Appleton. She then joined herGrowing Painscostars for avirtual reunionin September 2020.
02of 07Kirk CameronEverett; Gabriel Grams/GettyAfter earning teen idol status as eldest Seaver son Mike, Cameron spent two years on another show, the aptly titledKirk, and starred in several films. Cameron’s entertainment work has since shifted to be based in his evangelicalChristian faith. Since 2000, he has appeared in films with religious themes includingSaving Christmas,Fireproofand theLeft Behindseries. Cameron has been married to Chelsea Noble, who played his girlfriend Kate onGrowing Pains, since 1991; together, they have six children.
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Kirk Cameron
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After earning teen idol status as eldest Seaver son Mike, Cameron spent two years on another show, the aptly titledKirk, and starred in several films. Cameron’s entertainment work has since shifted to be based in his evangelicalChristian faith. Since 2000, he has appeared in films with religious themes includingSaving Christmas,Fireproofand theLeft Behindseries. Cameron has been married to Chelsea Noble, who played his girlfriend Kate onGrowing Pains, since 1991; together, they have six children.
03of 07Jeremy MillerEverett; Allen Berezovsky/WireImageMiller played the youngest Seaver kid, Ben. The actor has mostly avoided the spotlight sinceGrowing Pains, apart from a few small roles. In 2014,Miller revealedthat he had struggled with alcoholism for years before successfully treating the problem with counseling, therapy and an anti-alcoholism drug. He later became a patient advocate at a clinic in Santa Ana, Calif.
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Jeremy Miller
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Miller played the youngest Seaver kid, Ben. The actor has mostly avoided the spotlight sinceGrowing Pains, apart from a few small roles. In 2014,Miller revealedthat he had struggled with alcoholism for years before successfully treating the problem with counseling, therapy and an anti-alcoholism drug. He later became a patient advocate at a clinic in Santa Ana, Calif.
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Tracey Gold
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Ashley Johnson
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Leonardo DiCaprio
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Alan Thicke
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On Dec. 13, 2016,Thicke diedat age 69 after suffering a heart attack while playing hockey with Carter.Emotional tributesfrom friends, family and costars poured in following the actor’s passing. “My Father passed away today,” hisson, Robert Thicke, sharedin an Instagram post. “He was the best man I ever knew. The best friend I ever had. Let’s all rejoice and celebrate the joy he brought to every room he was in. We love you Alan Thicke. Thank you for your love. Love, your grateful son.”
source: people.com
