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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.

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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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Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun Written Out of The Young and the Restless

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It looks like the current run of Lucas Adams (Noah) and Tamara Braun (Sienna) on The Young and the Restless is coming to an end, after the Monday, August 3 edition of the CBS daytime drama revealed that Noah and Sienna are leaving Genoa City and heading back to Los Angeles.

In the storyline, Noah informed his mother, Sharon (Sharon Case) and half-sister Mariah (Camryn Grimes) that he and Sienna made the decision to move back to the West Coast to put distance between themselves and Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). Although Noah did not say it was a permanent move, he did assure his mom that once Matt is hopefully gone from Genoa City they could return.

However, as previewed already on the video teaser for this week’s episodes of Y&R (see below), it appears Noah left Genoa City’s The Shadow Room to be run by a returning Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian). So with that, coupled with today’s episode, it would appear the move could wind up being more permanent.

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COMINGS AND GOINGS

Adams made his Y&R debut on November 4, 2025 as the successor to Rory Gibson who last played Noah on-screen in April of 2023. Earlier in 2025, Gibson took over the role of Michael Corinthos on Genera Hospital replacing Chad Duell, who stepped away from the part after 15 years.

Braun who played Adam’s mother on Days of Our Lives when she was Ava Vitali and he was Tripp Dalton, first appeared on Y&R back on October 14, 2025, where we soon learned she had become Noah’s lover as the new character, Sienna Bacall.  It should be noted, Adams was on contract with the number #1 soap, while Braun has been on recurring status.

With Josh Griffith now exited as head writer of The Young and the Restless, and the newly announced co-head writing team of Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor having taken his place and starting their new tenure this week, it will be interesting to see how the duo resets the show, and if a Noah and Sienna return is in the cards for the future or not.

So, what do you think about the seeming departures of Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun from The Young and the Restless? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out our recent live chat with Tamara and Lucas on the Michael Fairman Channel.

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Rosie O’Donnell Says She Will Return to ‘The View’ During its Season 30

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Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.

The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.

The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”

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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW

As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.

However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.

O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”

Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”

You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.

Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.

 

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‘General Hospital’ Fan Club Weekend 2026 (Photos)

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General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.

Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).

In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.

Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:

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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.

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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.

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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.

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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.

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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.

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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!

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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.

Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.

Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.

So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.

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