Richard Vincent "Dick" Van Patten
(December 9, 1928 – June 23, 2015)
(Fox News) – Dick Van Patten, the actor who found lasting fame
as the patriarch on TV’s "Eight is Enough," has died.
Van Patten’s rep confirmed the news of his death to FOX411. The
actor died Tuesday in Santa Monica, California, of complications
from diabetes.
Original run on ABC: March 15, 1977 – August 29, 1981.
Smokey Robinson (left) and The Miracles
"The Tracks of My Tears" was written by Miracles members Smokey Robinson
(lead vocalist), Pete Moore (bass vocalist), and Marv Tarplin (guitarist).
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. turned 75 in February.
Kristoffer "Kris" Kristofferson was born in Brownsville, Texas.
Kristofferson is best known for his songs "Me and Bobby McGee" and "For
the Good Times."
