Maureen McCormick gained fame by portraying Marcia Brady on the popular TV show, The Brady Bunch, which aired from 1969 to 1974. She also reprised her role in various spin-offs and movies, such as The Brady Kids, The Brady Bunch Hour, The Brady Brides, and A Very Brady Christmas.
Recently, McCormick marked her 67th birthday with a unique and memorable celebration that featured one of her older siblings, Dennis, who was born with a disability, taking the spotlight of the event and sharing in her joy.
Maureen McCormick celebrates her 67th birthday in grand style
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McCormick shared a video from the event on her Instagram account, which featured Dennis struggling to blow out the candle on her cake. “Thank you so much for all the beautiful birthday wishes,” she captioned the post. “It was a very special night.”
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The actress made the occasion more fun when she offered to join Dennis to do it, and he happily agreed. Her thoughtfulness and kind gesture got a round of applause from everyone present.
Maureen McCormick says her brother’s condition ignited a desire to help other people living with disabilities
McCormick has been involved in catering to her brother since her childhood. Growing up, she nurtured a strong passion for assisting individuals like him. And to showcase her commitment to the cause of people living with disabilities, McCormick participated in the British reality series I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! as a representative of the non-profit organization Achieve Australia.
The actress disclosed that the organization provides services to promote the independence of individuals living with disabilities and plays a vital role in enabling those like Dennis to actively participate in the community and become integral parts of society.