Friends, celebrities and fans took to social media to offer their condolences and share memories of Florence Henderson, who died Thursday at age 82 from heart failure.
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Henderson most notably played icon TV mom Carol Brady in "The Brady Bunch", a role that would define her for nearly 50 years.
Celebrities react to death of 'America's mom'
A number of the actors who played the Brady children mourned the loss of their TV mom, friend and colleague.
Maureen McCormick, who played oldest daughter Marcia Brady, took to Twitter to mourn her TV mom, friend and colleague.
You are in my heart forever Florence pic.twitter.com/PABCuPubA2
— Maureen McCormick (@MoMcCormick7) November 25, 2016
Susan Olsen, who played youngest daughter Cindy Brady, took time to remember Henderson's children on her Facebook account.
Barry Williams, who played oldest son Greg Brady, also added his thoughts.
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
Christopher Knight, who played middle son Peter Brady expressed his sorrow.
I grieve for the passing of my dear friend, Florence. Privileged to have known her and the kindness of her heart. She will be missed. RIP pic.twitter.com/Wu1ujaycHW
— Christopher Knight (@ChrisKnightHome) November 25, 2016
Other celebrities joined the remembrances, as well.
"Dancing with the Stars" host Tom Bergeron remembered his friend, who competed on the dance show in 2010.
Heartbroken. I'll miss you, my friend. #RIP @ItsFloHenderson pic.twitter.com/HQ7x7hPAxJ
— Tom Bergeron (@Tom_Bergeron) November 25, 2016
Other celebrities joined in recognizing Henderson's place in pop culture.
Rest In Peace Florence Henderson, a dear lady with a great sense of humor & a terrific laugh. 'America's mom' has died.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) November 25, 2016
Rest In Peace Florence Henderson, a dear lady with a great sense of humor & a terrific laugh. 'America's mom' has died.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) November 25, 2016
Florence Henderson, thanks for your light and love. You were America's mom, and we shall miss you dearly.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 25, 2016
Fans mourn 'Best TV mom in existence'
Fans also took the news hard and came together to remember their "second mom" from their youth.
RIP Florence Henderson.
Mrs. Brady, you were there for so many of us after school and we appreciate that. pic.twitter.com/KyO352aFTr
— Jake Rudh (@JakeRudh) November 25, 2016
Florence Henderson everyone I knew from elementary school wanted you as their mom! #MrsBrady RIP
— Donald Aldridge (@uncledonnie37) November 25, 2016
RIP Florence Henderson. Best TV mom in existence.
— Akasha (@AkashaGoins) November 25, 2016
Florence Henderson; RIP. Seems like 2016 had to get one more on the way out
— mjb (@BanksButNotTyra) November 25, 2016
