Beloved 'ALF' Child Star Benji Gregory Passes Away at 46
Entertainment | July 11, 2024, 5:45 p.m.
Former child star Benji Gregory, known for his role in the 1980s sitcom Alf, tragically passed away at the age of 46. The actor was found dead in his car, along with his service dog, in a parking lot in Peoria, Arizona. While the cause of death is still pending, Gregory’s sister believes he may have died from heatstroke after falling asleep in the car.
Gregory rose to fame as a young actor on Alf, where he played one of two children in the Tanner family who befriended an Alien Life Form. Alongside his role on the hit sitcom, Gregory appeared in various commercials and other 1980s television shows. After leaving Hollywood, he served in the U.S. Navy and battled bipolar disorder and depression.
Though gone too soon, Benji Gregory leaves behind a legacy of entertainment and bravery in the face of personal struggles.