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Carrie Ann Inaba Pays Tribute to Her ‘Favorite Person’ Florence Henderson on ‘DWTS’ Set

Her star is still shining! Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba shared a sweet tribute to the late Florence Henderson, who competed on the ABC dance competition before her death in November 2016.

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“I had to take some time last night with my favorite person, Florence Henderson,” Inaba, 49, captioned a photo of herself crouching down near the late Brady Bunch actress’ new star on the ballroom floor. “We have a star on the floor in her honor. I miss her person but will always feel her beautiful spirit in presence. Life is short but love is forever. ❤ Rest In Peace Beautiful Angel… #florencehenderson #dwts #rip #angel.”

Henderson competed with professional dancer Corky Ballas on season 11 of DWTS, back in 2010. Though she was the fifth contestant eliminated that year, she made a big impression on viewers, her fellow cast members and the judges. Henderson was also a fixture in the audience when her former Brady Bunch costar Maureen McCormick danced alongside pro Artem Chigvintsev on season 23 last year.

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Florence Henderson on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

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Ahead of Monday night’s premiere, cohost Tom Bergeron announced on Instagram that a star had been added to the ballroom floor in honor of the late actress. “A lovely addition to our ballroom in memory of a lovely lady,” he wrote.

A lovely addition to our ballroom in memory of a lovely lady. @dancingabc #dwts

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Henderson died of heart failure at the age of 82 on November 24, 2016. Three days before her death, she looked healthy when she attended a taping of DWTS to cheer on McCormick, 60.

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Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC Mondays at 8 p.m. ET.

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