The beloved television series “The Brady Bunch,” which first aired in 1969, continues to capture the hearts of audiences over five decades later. A recent retrospective has delved into the lives of its iconic cast, providing an insight into their journeys both during and after the show’s airing.

Robert Reed, who portrayed patriarch Mike Brady, was 37 years old when the series began. Unfortunately, he passed away on May 12, 1992, at the age of 59. Florence Henderson, who played matriarch Carol Brady, was 35 at the show’s inception and died on November 24, 2016, at 82. Alice Nelson, the beloved housekeeper played by Ann B. Davis, was 43 when she joined the cast and passed away on June 1, 2014, at 88.

The younger cast members have also had significant lives post-Brady Bunch. Maureen McCormack, who portrayed Marcia Brady at age 13, is now 68. Eve Plumb, who played Jan Brady at 11, is currently 66, while Cindy Brady, played by Susan Olsen at age 8, is now 63. The eldest Brady sibling, Greg, portrayed by Barry Williams at 14, is now 69, and Christopher Knight, who played Peter Brady at 11, is 67. Bobby Brady, played by Mike Lookinland at 8, is now 64.

The show also featured memorable characters such as Sam the Butcher, played by Alan Melvin, who passed away in 2008 at 84. Other notable cast members who have since died include Jim Beckis and Jack Collins, who each contributed to the series’ charm.

As fans continue to cherish “The Brady Bunch” and its enduring legacy, the stories of its cast members remind us of their impact on television history and popular culture. The retrospective serves as a nostalgic reminder of a series that remains a significant part of American television.