The series “Alf,” which enchanted many during its run from 1986 to 1990, has been marked by the tragic fate of its cast, with controversies and controversies that starkly contrast with the lightness of the comedy.
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Recently, the death of Benji Gregory, who played Brian Tanner, the youngest son of the Tanner family in the series ‘Alf,’ brought to light several difficulties faced by the actors. Benji, who was found dead next to his dog in a parking lot, struggled with depression, bipolar disorder, and sleep disorders.
Max Wright, who played the father of the Tanner family, died in 2019 after battling lymphoma. In addition to health problems, Wright struggled with drug addiction; the actor was even photographed smoking crack and sleeping on the street.
Andrea Elson, who played teenage sister Lynn Tanner, revealed she developed bulimia during the series due to pressure to maintain a slim figure. Tensions behind the scenes were exacerbated by the complexity of filming involving the Alf puppet, taking up to 25 hours to shoot a 30-minute episode. Anne Schedeen, the mother in the series, described the work environment as a “nightmare” and a “dysfunctional family.”
Paul Fusco, creator and puppeteer of the Alf puppet, was also involved in controversies. A backstage video showed Fusco making racist and abusive comments while manipulating the puppet, sparking criticism and controversy.
Source: G1 – Globo
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