Brady Bunch mum Florence Henderson dies aged 82

The Brady Bunch mum Florence Henderson has died aged 82.

The actress - who played Carol Brady in the 70s sitcom - passed away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, her manager said.

The US TV show about a blended family was loved by millions around the world and was later turned into a hit film.

Henderson died of heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles, after being taken to the hospital the day before.