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Beloved TV Star Dick Van Patten Has Died; Father-In-Law To Eileen Davidson
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Very sad news to report this morning, television favorite and former star of the sitcom Eight is Enough, Dick Van Patten has died at age 86.
A representative for Van Patten has released a statement relating: “I am sorry to report this sad news. His family will not be doing any press at this time.” Reports are now surfacing that the cause of death was complications from diabetes. Van Patten died Tuesday morning at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California.
Dick Van Patten leaves behind his wife, actress Pat Van Patten whom he had been married to for more than 60 years, and the couple’s three sons: Nels, Jimmy, and Vincent. As soap fans know, Vincent Van Patten is married to The Young and the Restless, DAYS and RHOBH star, Eileen Davidson.
The beloved elder Van Patten achieved his greatest notoriety in the ABC sitcom, Eight is Enough in the role of Tom Bradford. The show lasted from 1977-1981. Dick was one of the most working actors in Hollywood and Broadway in a career that started when he was a child at age 7.
Share your thoughts for Eileen and the Van Patten family at the passing of this beloved actor and father in the comment section below.
so sorry for your loss,
My sincerest sympathies to eileen n the van patten family. So so sorry for ur loss may our Lord comfort u all in this difficult time. Eileen we love u n may u b comforted now n always ! Love to all n RIP Mr Van Patten ur so loved n will b sorely missed
My condolences.
Very sorry to hear this. He was always a positive. up person. I loved him in “High Anxiety”. Sorry to the family. It’s a great loss. (( HUG ))
So sorry for your loss
Very sad to hear of his passing. I loved watching Eight is Enough. Prayers going out to the family
Sending my best wishes to the entire family and friends of all who knew and loved him. May you be at peace.
So very sorry for your loss! He was of the finest actors I know! He will be truly missed!
At least he had one last Father’s Day.
Happy belated Father’s Day. Hope the Van Patten family enjoyed each others company and loved one another.
With deep sympathies, stay strong everyone. RIP Richard.
Great man and actor. To his loved ones I send my condolences for your loss.
I saw this on Twitter earlier, his passing was the top trend on there.
R.I.P. DickVanPatten
I loved Eight is Enough! Dick van Patten was the only normal cast member too. RIP Mr Bradford
Such a Sweetheart. Thanks for being such a great example of a Good Man. R.I.P. Dick Van Patten. <3
So sorry for your loss Eilern and Vincent. He was a great actor and I am sure a great Father in law. Will be praying for you and Pat
I extend my deepest sympathy to the family and other loved ones of Dick Van Patten.
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Eileen Davidson: I was truly saddened to hear about your father-in-law, Dick Van Patton! I just wanted to tell you that my prayers are with you an your family at this sad time. You are one of my favorite soap opera actors, specifically, DOOL! May GOD bless you and your family at this time. Gerrie O’Connell
Rip! Fan of his show eight is enough. Also my doggie has been eating the dog food he created. My condolences to the Van Patten family.
Sorry for your loss, I will keep your family in my prayers! He was a great actor, and seemed like he was a gentle soul.
our condolences to Dicks family. He was a great guy. Sold us our first house in
in Nassau county ,New York. He was one of a kind, very down to earth. Rest in peace Dick…..
My sincerest condolences to your family.
i just love Dick and his wonderful work as good decent father to 3 great kids just like his TV show 8 is enough was my favorite show as same year along with my other show, Soap from 1977-1981 when I was 13 years old remember this show got me very very fascinating watch every week until it got cancelled in 1981. I had wonderful time to watch the show. Wow,great show… Thank you for everything,Dick, u r great father like Tom Bosley as mr. Cunningham on happy day.
I’m so sorry for your loss..
I know that Vinnie and his family wont remember me, but my mother used to do his toupee, and Pats wigs when he worked for Adams Realty in Queens Village N.Y. I know that it’s been quite a while but my heart is with you and the entire family…please tell Pat that my mother (Bertha or better known as Bert) sends her most sincere condolences. ..he was a wonderful man…he used to bring us coffee (and hot chocolate) with Kaiser rolls for breakfast every morning…he was much loved and will sadly be missed
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51st Daytime Emmys: Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa Receive Talk Show Host Nominations
On Thursday, nominations were announced in the Outstanding Talk Show category for the upcoming 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
Mark Consuelos (ex-Mateo, All My Children) coming off his first-year as co-host of ‘Live” with real-life wife, Kelly Ripa scored his first Talk Show Host nomination along with Ripa who has been nominated previous times.
Joining Mark and Kelly in the race are: Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell, Sheryl Underwood, The Talk and
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall.
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As previously reported, The Talk is coming to its end when its upcoming 15th and final season ends in December of 2024.
The 51st annual Daytime Emmys are slated to be broadcast and stream live on CBS and Paramount+ on Friday night, June 7th
Look for the full list of nominations to drop on Friday morning at 12 noon ET/9 am PT.
So, are you rooting for Kelly and Mark to win their first Talk Show host award together? Comment below.
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51st Daytime Emmys: Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Nominations
On Thursday, the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards revealed nominations in several key categories via four entertainment news programs: Access Hollywood, E! News, Extra and Access Hollywood.
Three of the four announcements were major categories in the field of Daytime Dramas.
The nominees in the Outstanding Daytime Drama Series category are: The Bay, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, Neighbours and The Young and the Restless.
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General Hospital won this category last year, and has the most all-time wins for a series in this category. For the first time, the beloved Australian-based soap opera, Neighbours is now eligible for competition due to its reboot which streams on Amazon Freevee.
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The 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be handed out in ceremonies in Los Angeles and broadcast live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ on Friday night, June 7th.
Previous categories announced tonight via the entertainment news outlet included: Lead Actor and Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
So, what do you think about this year’s nominee for the Outstanding Daytime Drama Series? Who do you think should win? Comment below.
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51st Daytime Emmys: Tamara Braun, Finola Hughes, Katherine Kelly Lang, Annika Noelle, Michelle Stafford, Cynthia Watros Score Lead Actress Nominations
The nominations were revealed for the 51st annual Daytime Emmys. in the prestigious Lead Actress in a Drama Series category by Entertainment Tonight.
This comes ahead of tomorrow’s full list that is set to be unveiled at 12noon/9am PST on Friday.
In the running for this year’s Outstanding Lead Actress are Tamara Braun (Ava, Days of our Lives), Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke, The Bold and the Beautiful), Annika Noelle (Hope, The Bold and the Beautiful), Finola Hughes (Anna, General Hospital), Cynthia Watros (Nina, General Hospital) and Michelle Stafford (Phyllis, The Young and the Restless).
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Previous winners in this category include GH’s Finola Hughes, Cynthia Watros and Y&R’s Michelle Stafford. Days of our Lives nominee had won in the Supporting Actress category twice in her career.
Earlier, the Lead Actor nominees were revealed and you can find them here.
Make sure to be with us Friday night, April 19th for the Michael Fairman Channel’s 10th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Special beginning at 5 pm PT where we chat live with some of this year’s nominees.
So, what do you think about this year’s Lead Actress nominees? Comment below.
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