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Former 'ALF' Child Star Benji Gregory's Cause of Death Revealed

Gregory, 46, died from heat exposure complicated by liver cirrhosis in his car in Peoria, Arizona.

  • Benji Gregory, known for his role as Brian Tanner on 'ALF,' was found dead in his car on June 13.
  • The Maricopa County Medical Examiner ruled his death an accident due to environmental heat exposure and hepatic cirrhosis.
  • Temperatures in Peoria reached 109 degrees on the day of his death, contributing to fatal heatstroke.
  • Gregory's sister revealed he suffered from depression, bipolar disorder, and a sleep disorder, which may have led him to fall asleep in his car.
  • Gregory had a varied career, including guest roles on 'The A-Team' and 'The Twilight Zone,' before enlisting in the U.S. Navy.
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