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Photo Flash: Remembering Florence Henderson

By: Nov. 25, 2016
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This morning, BWW reported the sad news that Florence Henderson has passed away at the age of 82. Best known for her work on The Brady Bunch, Henderson was also a veteran of the stage. She made her Broadway debut at the age of 18 and played Laurey in the 1953 revival of Oklahoma! at City Center as well as the title role of Fanny at the Majestic Theatre in 1954.

She also played Maria on the 1st National Tour of The Sound of Music, Anna in The King and I in Los Angeles in 1965, as well as Nellie Forbush in the 1967 Lincoln Centre production of South Pacific.

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Florence Henderson on March 1, 1979 in New York City, New York.

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Florence Henderson attending 'Night of 100 Stars Gala' on February 17, 1985 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York.

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Florence Henderson attending 'Night of 100 Stars Gala' on February 17, 1985 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York.

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Florence Henderson performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson & Eve Plum performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson & Eve Plum performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson & Marion Ross performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson & Marion Ross performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson & Marion Ross performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson & Marion Ross performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson and Richard Kind performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February 22, 2010

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Florence Henderson arriving for the 34th Kennedy Center Honors Presentation at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on December 4, 2011

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Florence Henderson & son arriving for the 34th Kennedy Center Honors Presentation at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on December 4, 2011

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Florence Henderson backstage after performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson backstage after performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson with Judy Gold after performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson with Judy Gold after performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

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Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City

Photo Flash: Remembering Florence Henderson  Image
Florence Henderson performing her show 'Life is not a Stage' on October 28, 2013 at 54 Below in New York City







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