RIPFlorence Henderson’s Death Certificate Reveals Long History With Heart Disease

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Dec 6, 2016 2:49 pm·

By Julia Birkinbine

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Rest in peace, Florence Henderson.

The Brady Bunch star sadly died from heart failure at age 82 on Thursday, Nov. 24 — and now, Florence’s death certificate has revealed she suffered from heart disease for many years prior to her passing.

The document, obtained by Entertainment Tonight, stated Florence suffered from coronary artery disease for 10 years and atrial fibrillation — an irregular heartbeat — for the past five years.

Florence in February 2014.

“I knew as a child that I had a heart murmur. And as I got older, I was experiencing more irregular heartbeats,” the actress said in a previous interview. “So finally, I went to a cardiologist about eight years ago and I was in really bad shape.”

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“I urge women to have your heart checked. Go to a cardiologist,” Florence continued. “If I can help one person and save one person’s life, then I’m thrilled.”

Click through the gallery below to read The Brady Bunch cast’s emotional tributes to Florence following her passing.

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Maureen McCormick (Marcia Brady)

"Florence was a dear friend for so very many years & in my [heart] forever. Love & hugs to her family. I'll miss you dearly #RIPFlorence," Maureen tweeted.

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Barry Williams (Greg Brady)

"Deeply saddened. Florence was one of the most gracious people I have ever known," he wrote on Twitter. "Proud to call her Mom and life long friend. #RIPFlorence."

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Eve Plumb (Jan Brady)

“Florence was a wonderful role model for me and all of us kids. She taught me how to be a professional actor by her example of preparedness and respect for the work and her fellow cast and crew members," she penned in an emotional Twitter message.

"She was what I came to call a "good celebrity" in that she would always pose for a picture, sign an autograph and was very attentive to her fans," she continued.

“She was also loving, warm, generous, and could tell a funny, dirty joke,” the message concluded. “I’m fortunate to have been able to know and to work with her. She will be missed by her children, grandchildren, and us kids."

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Christopher Knight (Peter Brady)

"I grieve for the passing of my dear friend, Florence," he wrote on Twitter. "Privileged to have known her and the kindness of her heart. She will be missed. RIP."

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Mike Lookinland (Bobby Brady)

"She was the kind of person that is just great to be around. Just to be in the same room with her was a pleasure," he told NY Daily News. "You can’t say that about most people. She was just 100% fun and professional.”

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Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady)

"My heart right now is going to her four children,” she told Variety. “I always felt we stole the limelight from them.”

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