Dick Van Patten
December 9, 1928 - June 23, 2015
Los Angeles, California
A real Dad both on screen and on. In my mind Dick was one of the most realistic TV fathers (alongside the likes of Fred MacMurray and Tom Bosley). He may have been acting but when transmits itself through the camera trancends all boundaries. Loved "Eight is Enough" both then, now and forever. So thoroughly pleasing to see and hear his castmates talk abut him with unabiding love and fondness. Condolences to the family (the Van Pattens and the Bradfords!).
Posted by: Geoff - Melbourne, Australia - Fan
Jul 03, 2015
Thank you for your company in our living rooms .Enlighten heaven with your presence
Posted by: Thomas Runge - Reno, NV - a fan
Jul 02, 2015
What a legacy, I look forward to talking to you when you are resurrected. The fond memories and the joyful experiences will be great. Rest until then.
Posted by: Esther Swain - Kansas City, MO - n/a
Jun 30, 2015
Great actor, and dad on Eight is enough. You brought back so many fond memories from my teenage years. May you rest in peace. You will be missed.
Posted by: T. Gates - New York, NY - longtime fan
Jun 30, 2015
Adored him. Watched him on the Love Boat twice today, was not aware it was in his honor.
Posted by: Linda Lau - Marysville, MI - Fan
Jun 28, 2015
We watched the show every week,he passed on the 'anniversary 'of my son,I guess they get to giggle about their favorite episode now.
Posted by: karen blevins - knoxville, TN
Jun 27, 2015
I am a big fan of all the Van Patten family. I loved watching them on shows. I was shocked and saddened to hear Dick had passed. He reminds me in some ways of my own dad. A big hug to all his family now. He now is entertaining in heaven with all his friends. Heaven welcomed another great angel.
Wendy Stephenson
Coquitlam, BC Canada
Posted by: wendy - coquitlam
Jun 26, 2015
I Loved "Eight is Enough" U never missed an episode!
Posted by: Pam Persons - Grand Meadow, MN - Loved him as an actor
Jun 25, 2015
Posted by: Adrienn B. - NJ - A member of the public
Jun 23, 2015
