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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.

"The Brady Bunch," a comedy about two widows with three children each, was Henderson's first television series.

Henderson was 82.

"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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Lisa Lynn Masters has been found dead in her hotel room in Peru at the age of 52.

The actress and model, who made appearances in shows including Gossip Girl and Ugly Betty, was found at the Nuevo Mundo Hotel in Lima by staff at around 11.50 pm on Tuesday,

Officials have confirmed that Masters was found hanged in the hotel room’s closet.

According to newspaper Peru 21, officials added that they had also found anti-depressants and two letters which revealed her battle with mental health

Masters’ friends have now set up a GoFundMe page to raise money to bring her body back to the US and to help her husband William Brooks with funeral expenses.

“Our dear friend Lisa Masters passed away tragically and unexpectedly,’ the post reads.

“Lisa’s genuine warmth, generosity and tenacious strength will be deeply missed.

“Lisa’s beloved husband William is shocked and grieving her sudden loss.

“In the midst of this mourning, William faces daunting financial challenges, including the substantial funeral and transport expenses for Lisa in and between Peru and the United States.”

According to officials, Masters had been in Peru on a modelling assignment.

Masters was known for her roles on US shows including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Royal Pains.

She had been married to Brooks, a healing arts practitioner, since 2004.

Her agent had released a statement, reading: “As to her husband and family's wishes, we hope that the industry can morn her death without details.

“In these darkening days, we hope those who have had the pleasure of knowing her will see how brightly she shined and will find that light within themselves and continue to share it with others - just as she would have.”