Robert Reed, who portrayed the wise patriarch Mike Brady, first took on the role at 37. His portrayal resonated with viewers, and he continued to act until his passing from complications related to colon cancer and HIV on May 12, 1992, at the age of 59. Florence Henderson, who played Carol Brady, was a beacon of warmth and love for the blended family. Henderson, who was 35 when she joined the cast, passed away on November 24, 2016, at 82, due to heart failure.