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RIP Richard Van Patten

Topaz Gem — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:51:00 GMT

It's hard to believe he was 86. May he rest in peace. I couldn't type the name he is most known for, but it rhymes with Rick and starts with a 'D'. Thank you board censors! :-)

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:52:24 GMT

Awww, sorry to hear of his passing. He was a favorite of mine since Eight is Enough.

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Shorty2U — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:52:46 GMT

May he rest in peace. I cant believe he was 86. Where does the time go? Eight is Enough used to be one of my favorite shows when I was young.

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cowboy sam — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:53:06 GMT

Amen.

Loved him,in sitcoms,movies and

I saw him in the live play Oklahoma years ago.

He will be missed.

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lovescats — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:55:39 GMT

Sorry to hear that. Always watched eight is enough

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Puzzle Piece — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:00:49 GMT

Sorry to hear.

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Yahooey — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:01:05 GMT

I remember watching Eight is Enough and his numerous guest spots on many 80s shows.

RIP

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Burnsite — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:01:24 GMT

Very pleasant actor. May he rest in peace. Wasn't he an animal welfare advocate, too?

I think he played Nils on "I Remember Mama" as a young actor. It's weird that came to me b/c we never had a TV till long after that very early show was off the air. I must have read it somewhere.

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lulu2 — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:05:02 GMT

As a little girl, I remember watching him in I Remember Mama.

His half brother Tim was Salami on The White Shadow.

Edit:

I just saw his 1954 wedding picture online. The woman with he and his wife is Peggy Wood who played his mother in I Remember Mama.

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Topaz Gem — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:10:51 GMT

@Burnsite wrote:
Very pleasant actor. May he rest in peace. Wasn't he an animal welfare advocate, too?

I think he played Nils on "I Remember Mama" as a young actor. It's weird that came to me b/c we never had a TV till long after that very early show was off the air. I must have read it somewhere.

Yes, he was either the spokesperson or owner (maybe both?) of Natural Balance Pet Foods.

http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/

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Pqfan — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:23:06 GMT

Rest in peace. I loved to watch the Eight is Enough tv show because I was an only child I was mesmerized by big families.

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June222 — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 18:51:02 GMT

Wonderful actor! Have not seen nor heard much from him the last couple of years. I enjoyed watching him on so many shows! Rest In Peace Richard.

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croemer — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 18:53:25 GMT

I saw this...he gave myself and much of America wonderful viewing pleasure...quality shows.

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beckyb1012 — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 19:26:52 GMT

I did not know they did a t.v. show of "I Remember Mama". The movie with Irene Dunn is one of my favorites. Richard Van Patten was fun to watch and for many years. He will be missed. I loved Eight is Enough.

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sunshine45 — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 19:32:42 GMT

he always seemed like the kind of dad you would love to have if you were to have a TV dad. eight is enough was one of my favorite shows growning up. i also had a huge crush on his son VINCE! may he rest in peace.

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Shelbelle — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 19:45:20 GMT

His sister is actress, Joyce Van Patten, one of his sons, Vince is married to actress Eileen Davidson of DOOL, Y and R and RHOBH. Loved 8 is Enough.

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Shelbelle — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 19:48:25 GMT

One of his 3 sons is named Nels, after his TV character in Mama in 1949.

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Johnnyeager — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 19:58:21 GMT

And Joyce Van Patten was married to Martin Balsam, their daughter is Talia Balsam who was married first to George Clooney and now married to John Slattery of Mad Men. Hollywood really is a tightknit community.

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lulu2 — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 20:06:21 GMT

@Johnnyeager wrote:
And Joyce Van Patten was married to Martin Balsam, their daughter is Talia Balsam who was married first to George Clooney and now married to John Slattery of Mad Men. Hollywood really is a tightknit community.

Who knew? Thanks for sharing.

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pggoody — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 20:32:24 GMT

He sold his line of dog food a few years ago and it is not the same😔RIP