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Former child actor Philip McKeon has died at the age of 55. Known primarily for his role in the Linda Lavin show Alice, Philip is said to have passed away after a lengthy illness. He was not particularly prominent in the world of celebrities these days, but many remember him fondly from the roles he had as a child and a teenager.
While Philip had plenty of acting roles of his own, many also knew him as the older brother of Facts of Life actress Nancy McKeon. While Philip had distanced himself from the entertainment industry in later years, Nancy did Dancing with the Stars not long ago and partnered with Valentin Chmerkovskiy.
According to People, Philip died on Tuesday morning. Family spokesman Jeff Ballard confirmed the former actor’s death, noting Philip’s loyalty, kindness, and sense of humor. Ballard added that Philip’s loved ones are devastated and thoroughly heartbroken.