Benji Gregory, who starred as Brian Tanner on the sitcom 'ALF,' was found dead along with his service dog, inside of his car. The cause of death for both Mr. Gregory and his dog are yet to be determined.
Benji Gregory, who played Brian Tanner on the popular sitcom 'ALF,' was found dead in his car along with his service dog on Saturday, May 21, 2023. He was 46.
Gregory's sister, Rebecca Pfaffinger, confirmed his death in an interview with TMZ. She said that Gregory and his service dog were found dead in his car in a parking lot in San Antonio, Texas.
Benji Gregory, Child Star on 'ALF,' Found Dead at 46
The cause of death for both Gregory and his dog is still under investigation. However, Pfaffinger said that Gregory had been struggling with drug addiction for many years.
Gregory was born in Burbank, California, on May 18, 1976. He began his acting career at the age of 6, appearing in commercials and television shows. In 1986, he was cast as Brian Tanner on 'ALF,' which ran for four seasons.
After 'ALF,' Gregory continued to act, appearing in a number of films and television shows. However, he struggled with drug addiction throughout his life. In 2011, he was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.
In recent years, Gregory had been living in San Antonio, where he was involved in a number of recovery programs. He was also working on a book about his life and his struggles with addiction.
Gregory's death is a tragic loss for the entertainment industry and for his fans. He was a talented actor who brought joy to millions of people. He will be deeply missed.
