Obituary of Robert Reed

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Robert Reed

Robert Reed (born October 19, 1932 in Highland Park, Illinois) was a TV actor and film actor who was best known for his roles as Kenneth Preston on the legal 1961-1965 TV drama “The Defenders” and as the father, Mike Brady in the 1969-1974 American TV sitcom, “The Brady Bunch.” Robert died on May 12, 1992 and his death was because of colon cancer. He died too soon at age 59.

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Robert Reed Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Reed, Robert
    • Common Name: Robert Reed
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Highland Park, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: October 19, 1932
    • Age: 59 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Rob, Bob
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1957-1992
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $3 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Snickers
    • Favorite Color: Magenta (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Robert's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Robert Rietz Jr.
    • Father: John Robert Rietz Sr. (1912-1975)
    • Mother: Helen Rietz (née Teaverbaugh, 1913-2002)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Marilyn Rosenberg (married 1954-divorced 1959)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Karen Rietz

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 12 1992 at age 59
  • Place: Pasadena, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Colon cancer
  • Interment: Buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie, Illinois

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on October 19th Born in 1932 Born in Illinois Died in 1992 Died at age 59 Died from Colon cancer

Robert's Notable Roles:

  • The Defenders
  • The Brady Bunch

Quotable Quotes:

"Robert Reed's life was a legacy of talent, kindness, and courage, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Even in death, his memory remains a source of inspiration and admiration. (V)"

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