![Recalling Leo's speech at his father's memorial, Carter said, "You could see [Leo's] genuine love and respect for my dad."
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Aslong as they got each other. Following his father Alan Thicke’s death lastyear, Carter Thicke received unexpected support from his dad’s onscreen adopted son, Leonardo DiCaprio. The Oscar winner, who starred on the popular sitcom Growing Pains with the late actor, delivered a heartfelt speech at Alan's star-studded memorial back in December.
“You couldsee [Leo's] genuine love and respect for my dad,” Carter told Entertainment Tonight, recalling Leo's speech. "Leo is justthe most amazing guy. I mean, when it's the environment and then this, he isthe most incredible, down-to-earth, just loving guy."
Leonardo DiCaprio helped Carter cope with his dad's death Photo: Getty Images
"And, you know, [he's] also thebusiest guy on earth," the 19-year-old continued. "To take his time to comeout and share his respects and spend time with the family — he was really,really incredible through all of this."
While his family received anoutpouring of love from fans on social media, the teen admitted that the Revenant star's tribute stood out the most. He said, "Leo's tweet, the pressrelease the day before was really, really beautiful, and he even went — I didn'teven have his number — he went out of his way to send me a text. I think thiswas really, really touching."
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Alan died on December 13 aftersuffering a heart attack while playing hockey with Carter. During the ET interview, the late actor’s son recalled his final moments with his father. “Theambulance came and the paramedics had stabilized him and everything seemedfine,” he said. “I got to give him a hug and said, ‘I love you,’ andthat was the last time I saw him.… He was, like, the perfect dad.”
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After Alan's death, Carter tookto Instagram to pen a moving tribute for the Hollywood star, whose son Robin is also close with Leo. Sharing a photo of himself withhis father, he wrote: “Today I lost my best friend and my idol, andthe world lost one of its finest. I have never known a more kind, loving,hairy, and generous person in my life and I am forever grateful for the lightthat this man brought to my life and so many others. You will be missed everysecond of every day. You are a legend and I love you Pops. Until next time.”
