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  1. Richard Vincent Van Patten (December 9, 1928 – June 23, 2015) was an American actor, comedian, businessman, and animal welfare advocate, whose career spanned seven decades of television. He was best known for his role as patriarch Tom Bradford on the television series Eight Is Enough .

  2. Dick Van Patten was a versatile actor who appeared in Broadway, films and TV shows, such as Eight Is Enough and Spaceballs. He also wrote books, including his autobiography, and created Natural Balance pet food brand.

    • January 1, 1
    • Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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    • Santa Monica, California, USA
  3. Learn about the life and career of Dick Van Patten, a versatile actor who starred in Broadway, films, and TV shows. Find out his family, trivia, quotes, and more on IMDb.

    • December 9, 1928
    • June 23, 2015
  4. Jun 24, 2015 · Van Patten, 86, died Tuesday at Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica. The cause was complications from diabetes, publicist Jeffrey Ballard said. His last credit was for an appearance on...

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  5. Jun 23, 2015 · June 23, 2015 8:19am. Associated Press. Dick Van Patten, who played the family patriarch on the ABC series Eight Is Enough, has died, his publicist Jeff Ballard confirmed to The...

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  7. Jun 23, 2015 · The actor passed away in 2015 due to complications from diabetes. He was known for his roles in TV comedies, Disney films and Mel Brooks movies, as well as his Broadway debut in 1937.

  8. Jun 23, 2015 · Actor Dick Van Patten, who played the father on the TV show Eight Is Enough, died Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif., of complications from diabetes. He was 86.