Benji Gregory, best known for his role as Brian Tanner on the 1980s sitcom Alf, was found dead at the age of 46 in a Peoria, Arizona bank parking lot alongside his service dog, Hans.
The suspected cause of death was heatstroke after falling asleep in his vehicle.
Gregory had an active acting career and later served in the U.S. Navy.
He suffered from bipolar disorder, depression and a sleep disorder.
Gregory's family, including his sister Rebecca Hertzberg-Pfaffinger, paid tribute and suggested donations to The Actors Equity Foundation or the ASPCA.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq
Sources: Sky News, The New York Times, The Independent, USA Today, Welt, Sat.1, Die Zeit, Nine.