We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Benji Gregory, best known for his role as Brian Tanner on the hit TV show Alf. Benji was only 46 years old when he was found dead in his car at a Chase Bank in Peoria, Arizona.

Benji’s sister, Rebecca, shared with TMZ that their family is grieving a great loss and appreciates everyone’s thoughts and kind words during this difficult time. While the cause of death has not been officially confirmed, those who knew him well believe that Benji may have passed out in his car due to heat stroke after going to deposit a check. Tragically, his beloved service dog, Hans, also lost his life in the car.

A Rising Star from a Young Age

Benji Gregory was born on May 26, 1978, in a suburb of Los Angeles, California. Even as a child, Benji had a natural talent for television and began working in the industry at a young age. In the 1980s, he appeared in popular shows like The A-Team, T.J. Hooker, Punky Brewster, The Twilight Zone, and Steven Spielberg’s Amazing Stories.

From 1986 to 1990, Benji took on one of his most memorable roles as the lead character in Alf. The show captured the hearts of audiences all over the world, and Benji’s performance as Brian Tanner endeared him to fans of all ages.

A Man with Many Passions

Throughout his life, Benji had a deep love for dogs. His Instagram profile gave a glimpse into his interests, including his passion for canines, traveling, late-night adventures, music, podcasts, and his admiration for the Navy. Benji was open about his own challenges, sharing his experiences with bipolar disorder, major depression disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. He embraced virtual reality, was an avid Nike fan, and had a flair for creativity with software such as Cinema 4D and Adobe Creative Cloud.

As we remember Benji Gregory, let us cherish the joy he brought to our lives through his acting and his genuine love for dogs. May he rest in peace, and may his family find comfort knowing he will be remembered fondly by fans around the world.