“M.A.S.H.” star William Christopher has died. He was 84.
Christopher’s agent Robert Malcom said the actor died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday at his home in Pasadena, California. He tells The Associated Press that Christopher’s wife says her husband died peacefully.
Malcom said Christopher was diagnosed with cancer more than a year ago and had been in hospice since the beginning of the week.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and his two sons.
Christopher is best known for the role of Father Francis Mulcahy on “M.A.S.H.,” the 1970s TV show set during the Korean War.
“Everyone adored him,” said fellow “M.A.S.H.” actor Loretta Swit. “A great sense of humor and a great humanitarian. He became TV’s quintessential padre as Father Mulcahy on M.A.S.H. It was the most perfect casting ever known.”
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Bless his heart and may the blessings of God be upon those family members who he has left behind.
A fine man. Never a political “peep”. Unlike Loretta Swit “Lizard Lips”.
You would think they would show a picture of him alone so the rest of us would know which character he was. Instead we get a picture of our worst president ever.
+Ronald Sarson If you don’t know who he is, he is the gentleman on the far left in the group photo, and he played his character perfectly! It was unique and truly one of the best TV shows ever.
Of course, had you ever watched the show, you would know instantly without needing a special explanation. The reruns are still playing (somewhere) so how could you have missed it?
Rest In Peace, Padre! You’ve given the world a reason to laugh, and for that we are Truly greatful!
The Queen stated she is not human and I believe her to be reptilian child cannibal I know of the 10 children in Canada she and husband were last seen with the royals. I hear the old witch is under arrest as the blood sucker she is to be put to death.
What the devil are you talking about? Try to stay on topic.
He sure did give us a lot of to enjoy along with the rest of the cast.
I was so sad oh hearing his passing. He was a great actor. He’s in God’s hands now
Father Francis Mulcahy, God Bless, RIP.
I cried! 🙁
I”ll still watch “mash”,and remember William Christopher.this show is still on in re-runs on MeTV.from:betsye j.lee