Care to join me in saying a fond farewell to actor Dick Van Patten ‘Eight Is Enough’ star, who has died at the age of 86?

What a long and successful career Mr. Van Patten had. RIP, sir.

Hey there Dickie, lets hope that there are not 8 children in your personal heaven and you can live out eternity as a single guy with no responsibilities now.

Loved Eight is Enough, and now my dog eats his dog food brand, Natural Balance. R.I.P., you will be missed!

I would have been so disappointed if the image that he portrayed on Eight is Enough did not match up to his real personality. He just came across as such a genuinely nice person. I bet other actors found him easy to work with.

Yet another sweet gentleman who colored our youth with his humor is gone. Sad to see them all bow and exit one by one. RIP.

The name “Dick” is also dying out with every Dick that dies these days. I don’t think anyone calls their kids ‘Dick” anymore. haha

And condolences to his sister, Joyce Van Patten, who’s still with us and who has also provided us with some good entertainment over the years.

That is a ripe old age (makes me feel old knowing he was 86). He was a good actor.

Here is a good scene with him:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6iW-8xPw3k

Great scene, yes, @RocketGuy. In his element of comedians!