Florence Henderson, the mother withthatsmile fromThe Brady Bunch,has died at the age of 82.

Her manager Kayla Pressman released a statement saying the actress died surrounded by friends and family.

The Brady Bunchfirst aired in 1969 and Henderson was scouted as the matriarch of the show Carol Brady. She started her career on Broadway.

The much-loved, blended family returned to television several times. There wasThe Brady Bunch Hourin 1977;The Brady Bridesin 1981; andThe Bradysin 1990.

“I played Carol as the mother I always wished I had, as the mother a lot of people wished they had,” Henderson once wrote on her Facebook page.

In September, Henderson appeared alongside fellowBrady Bunchcast member (her daughter in the show) Maureen McCormick on the American version ofDancing With the Stars.McCormick was a contestant on the dancing show and Henderson took to the stage alongside her.

Henderson also hosted her own television seriesThe Florence Henderson Showfrom 2008. The show, which was aired on theRetirement Living,was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2010.

Last year, Henderson said she felt “so blessed” to be able to do what she loved.

She leaves four children behind.