Dave-Madden-Obituary

Dave Madden

1931 - 2014 (Age 82)

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NEW YORK (AP) — The actor who played the child-hating agent on the hit 1970s sitcom "The Partridge Family" has died in Florida. Dave Madden was 82.

His niece Mary Frances Miller says he died Thursday at a hospice center near his home in the Jacksonville area.

Madden was best known for his role as Reuben Kinkaid, who managed the family band and clashed with the precocious pre-teen bassist played by Danny Bonaduce (bahn-uh-DOO'-chee).

Before "The Partridge Family," Madden was part of the comedy ensemble on the "Laugh-In" variety series. He later had a recurring role as a customer at Mel's Diner on the long-running sitcom "Alice."

Madden was born in Ontario, Canada, and grew up in Terre Haute, Ind.

He began show business as a nightclub comic and landed his first acting job on the short-lived sitcom "Camp Runamuck" in the mid-1960s.

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I have been watching "The Partridge Family" since I was a little girl .. Now at the age of 56 - I still watch the show & find Dave hilarious ..RIP Dave.

Just watched Dave on celebrity bowling...how your get a perfect 300. Rip

To the Madden Family: I want to offer my sincere condolences to such a fine
actor. I especially liked his role as the
manager for the Partridge Family. May
Jesus have his eternal soul. He will be
greatly missed.
Much Respect,
Mrs. Tijuana Grace Jones

He was amazing actor and I enjoyed watching him play his part. I'll sadly miss him. Fly high Dave Madden!!

We'll meet again... someday, somewhere...

Never stopping loving you. Our kids are doing well but miss you.

RIP

Rest in Peace...

Rest David, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.