She was one of America's moms, a television mother many people grew up watching. Florence Henderson died Thursday from heart failure at the age of 82.
Henderson had not been sick, her manager, Kayla Pressman, said.
"We are all in a state of shock," said Pressman, who spoke with Henderson on Wednesday night.
The actress died at a Los Angeles hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Henderson played Carol Brady from 1969 to 1979 on "The Brady Bunch," a show that became a huge hit in syndication.
"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," tweeted Maureen McCormick, who played Marcia Brady.
Henderson had been in the audience earlier this week when McCormick was performing on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" with other dancers who had been eliminated before the finals.
Henderson's life story wasn't as ideal as the character she played.
She grew up poor in Indiana, with an alcoholic father and a mother who left when she was just 12 years old, she said.
Henderson used her singing talent to entertain the family and help make ends meet.
"I don't ever remember not singing. and I would sing and pass the hat. and I would sing for groceries," she said.
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