Hollywood took a pause from its Thanksgiving celebrations to mourn the death of former “Brady Bunch” actress Florence Henderson, who died Thursday at age 82.
“You are in my heart forever Florence,” wrote Maureen McCormick, who played eldest Brady daughter Marcia on the popular ’70s sitcom. “I’ll miss you dearly.”
Barry Williams, who played eldest son Greg, also
Michael McKean, who broke through in the ’70s as Lenny Konowski on another ABC sitcom, “Laverne & Shirley,” tweeted his own tribute: “Florence Henderson was a doll and a dame and funny as hell.”
Sitcom stars influenced by her work also weighed in on social media, from “Seinfeld” actor Jason Alexander to “Will & Grace” alum Debra Messing.
Marlon Wayans noted that he had worked with Henderson last year. “It was all the fun I hoped it to be,” he wrote. “Rest In Peace mrs. Brady.”
Henderson’s manager confirmed the news of her death to the Associated Press, and said the star passed surrounded by friends and family. A cause of death was not disclosed, and her rep did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for further comment.
A native of Indiana, Henderson worked on both stage and screen before winning worldwide fame as Carol Brady, the widowed mother of three girls and stepmom to three boys, on the iconic ABC series “The Brady Bunch,” which ran from 1969 to 1974.
Read other tributes from stars here:
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
You are in my heart forever Florence💕 pic.twitter.com/PABCuPubA2
— Maureen McCormick (@MoMcCormick7) November 25, 2016
Deeply saddened. Florence was one of the most gracious people I have ever known, Proud to call her Mom and life long friend. #RIPFlorence
— Barry Williams (@MrBarryWilliams) November 25, 2016
Florence Henderson was a doll and a dame and funny as hell. RIP
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) November 25, 2016
RIP the dear #Florence Henderson. You were a light.
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) November 25, 2016
Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of the great Florence Henderson. I was lucky enough to… https://t.co/hfPfweI5Nb
— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) November 25, 2016
https://twitter.com/DebraMessing/status/802036446756540416
So terribly sad to hear of the passing of the great Florence Henderson. It was a true honor to have known and worked with her. pic.twitter.com/bhgLigHEI4
— Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) November 25, 2016
R.I.P Florence Henderson. I grew up with the Brady Bunch! https://t.co/dWCQc5t1Zq
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) November 25, 2016
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