‘M*A*S*H’ actress Gwen Farrell dead at 93
Gwen Farrell, best known for her role on the television series 'M*A*S*H,' has died at the age of 93 in Los Angeles. She appeared in 26 episodes of the show, portraying various nurse characters during its run from 1972 to 1983. After her acting career, Farrell became a pioneering boxing referee and was the first woman to officiate a World Title fight.
- ▪Gwen Farrell passed away at 93, with her son Keith confirming her death in Los Angeles.
- ▪She appeared in 26 episodes of 'M*A*S*H' from 1972 to 1983, playing multiple nurse roles.
- ▪Farrell transitioned to a career in boxing in 1980 and became the first woman to referee a World Title fight.
- ▪A GoFundMe was created by her family to help cover funeral and memorial expenses.
- ▪She was the daughter of Fatburger founder Lovie Yancey and also had roles in 'Starsky and Hutch' and 'Billy Jack Goes to Washington'.
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Celebrity News ‘M*A*S*H’ actress Gwen Farrell dead at 93 By BreAnna Bell Published May 1, 2026, 9:05 p.m. ET Gwen Farrell, best known for her role on the hit series “M*A*S*H,” has died. She was 93 years old. Gwen’s son, Keith Farrell, revealed the actress died Thursday in Los Angeles, reports TMZ. Her cause of death remains unknown at this time. 6 Gwen Farrell, pictured above in a scene from “M*A*S*H,” has died. She was 93 years old. 6 Gwen’s son, Keith Farrell, confirmed the actress (pictured above in an episode of “M*A*S*H”) died on Thursday in Los Angeles.
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