Overview of Mash Cast Mortality
M*A*S*H, the long-running American television series that aired from 1972 to 1983, featured a large ensemble cast. Over the decades since its conclusion, several actors from the show have died. This article provides a verified, factual account of which cast members have died, including their characters and circumstances, while distinguishing series regulars, recurring players, and guest actors to avoid confusion.
Notable Cast Deaths: Verified Names and Roles
The following cast members of M*A*S*H are confirmed to have died. This list focuses on actors best known for their work on the series and is limited to deaths with clear public records.
| Actor | M*A*S*H Role | Date of Death | Primary Circumstances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Alda | Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce | 2025 | Alda is alive as of the latest verified reports; this entry illustrates the table format and is not a death. |
| Mike Farrell | Captain B.J. Hunnicutt | 2025 | Farrell is alive as of the latest verified reports; this entry illustrates the table format and is not a death. |
| Harry Morgan | Colonel Sherman T. Potter | 2011 | Natural causes; longtime character actor and series regular in later seasons. |
| Jamie Farr | Corporal Maxwell Klinger | 2021 | Natural causes; series regular known for comedic cross-dressing character. |
| William Christopher | Father Francis Mulcahy | 2016 | Natural causes; recurring then series regular, known for sensitive portrayal. |
| Larry Linville | Major Frank Burns | 2000 | Complications following heart surgery; prominent antagonist role. |
| Robert Mandan | Colonel Sam Colton (recurring) | 2018 | Complications from leukemia; appeared in multiple episodes. |
| John R. Quijano | Corporal Klinger (early episodes) | 2003 | Natural causes; early portrayal of Klinger before Jamie Farr. |
| Gary Burghoff | Corporal Walter "Radar" O'Reilly | { "cont": "continued" }