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
    • Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
    • Favorite Actor: Dwayne Johnson

    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)"

"Robert Reed had a successful acting career, best known for his role as Mike Brady on the hit TV show "The Brady Bunch," until his untimely passing at the age of 59 due to complications from colon cancer. (V)"

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