Former ‘ALF’ Child Star and His Service Dog Found Dead in Hot Car
Benji Gregory, a child star known for his role in the ‘80s TV series “ALF,” has tragically passed away at the age of 46. His sister confirmed his death on Facebook, stating that he was found in his car along with his service dog, both deceased. The cause of his death was believed to be vehicular heatstroke. Gregory, who played Brian Tanner on “ALF,” battled depression, bipolar disorder, and a sleep disorder. His untimely death occurred during a heatwave in Arizona, where temperatures soared to 111 degrees. Despite the TV show’s short run, it had a dedicated global following, with a significant fan base in Germany. Gregory’s death was a heartbreaking loss for his family, friends, and fans.
By Jack Davis July 11, 2024 at 4:01pm
Benji Gregory, a child star in the ‘80s TV series “ALF,” has died at the age of 46.
“It is with a heavy heart my family has suffered a loss way too early,” his sister, Rebecca Hertzberg-Pfaffinger, posted on Facebook.
“Ben was a great Son, Brother and Uncle. He was fun to be around and made us laugh quite often. Still, going through his things, I find myself laughing at little videos or notes of his, in between crying.”
“My brother Ben was found in his car, along with his beloved service dog Hans, deceased on June 13,” she wrote.
Benji Gregory, ‘Alf’ Child Star, Dies at 46 https://t.co/74OG1FNiGP
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 11, 2024
“We believe he went there the evening of the 12th to deposit some residuals. (Found in his car) and never got out of the car to do so. He fell asleep and died from vehicular heatstroke,” she wrote.
Hertzberg-Pfaffinger said her brother was found dead at a Chase Bank parking lot in Peoria, Arizona, according to TMZ.
TMZ said the date was confirmed by a death certificate.
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office said the cause of Gregory’s death is still under investigation.
Gregory became famous as Brian Tanner on “ALF,” which ran from 1986 to 1990.
He enlisted in the Navy in 2003, but he was honorably discharged due to medical issues in 2005.
Gregory battled depression, bipolar disorder and a sleep disorder, Hertzberg-Pfaffinger said.
RIP to actor Benji Gregory, who starred as Brian Tanner on the sitcom ALF. Gregory was just 46. pic.twitter.com/rWSoevrY1S
— LandOfThe80s (@landofthe80s) July 10, 2024
At the time Gregory died, Arizona was in a heat wave, with high temperatures of 108 on June 12 and 111 on June 13, according to NBC, citing AccuWeather data.
Although the TV show lasted for only a few seasons, it had a global following.
In a 2022 interview, Gregory said 80 percent of his fan mail at the time came from Germany, according to The New York Times.
“ALF” was short for “Alien Life Form.”
A Note from Our Deputy Managing Editor:
“We don’t even know if an election will be held in 2024.” Those 12 words have been stuck in my head since I first read them.
Former Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn recently made that comment to Floyd Brown, founder of The Western Journal.
And if the leftists and the elites get their way, that’s exactly what will happen — no real election, no real choice for the Electoral College, and no real say for the American people.
The Western Journal is fighting to keep that from happening, but we can’t do it alone.
We work tirelessly to expose the lying leftist media and the corrupt America-hating elites.
But Big Tech’s stranglehold is now so tight that without help from you, we will not be able to continue the fight.
The 2024 election is literally the most important election for every living American. We have to unite and fight for our country, otherwise we will lose it. And if we lose the America we love in 2024, we’ll lose it for good. Can we count on you to help?
With you we will be able to field journalists, do more investigative work, expose more corruption, and get desperately needed truth to millions of Americans.
We can do this only with your help. Please don’t wait one minute. Donate right now.
Thank you for reading,
Josh Manning
Deputy Managing Editor
P.S. Please stand with us today.
" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Now loading...