Actress Florence Henderson who played Mommy Bunch (Carol Bunch), the ever so jolly character from 1970’s sitcom, The Brady Bunch, has passed away at age 82. Reportedly due to a heart failure, she died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles, after being hospitalised the day before. The former actress was surrounded by family and friends.
Celebrities responded to news of Henderson’s death by flooding their social media accounts with tributes.
Florence Henderson was a dear friend for so very many years & in my <3 forever. Love & hugs to her family. I'll miss u dearly #RIPFlorence
— Maureen McCormick (@MoMcCormick7) November 25, 2016
Broken hearted. She was like a mom to is all. I'm grateful I had the chance to get to know you these past few years. RIP #FlorenceHenderson
— Carrie Ann Inaba (@carrieanninaba) November 25, 2016
I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Florence Henderson. So many of us grew up watching the Brady Bunch!
RIP Carol Brady you will be missed🙏🏼— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) November 25, 2016
Premiering in 1969, The Brady Bunch was among the first shows introduced to television about blended family. As its theme song reminded viewers each week, Carol Bunch was a single mother raising three daughters when she met her husband, Mike Brady, a single father who was raising three boys.
You will be missed, Florence!
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