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?

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