M*A*S*H legend has died aged 82

Actor Patrick Adiarte, who had a recurring role on season one of the beloved sitcom M*A*S*H, died this Tuesday at the age of 82.

Adiarte enjoyed a glittering career in musicals, including the film adaptations of the Rodgers and Hammerstein shows The King And I and Flower Drum Song.

The Philippines-born actor also appeared on classic television programs like Bonanza, The Brady Bunch and Hawaii Five-O and Kojak in the 1970s. During that decade,

he landed his most enduringly popular role as the camp houseboy Ho-Jon on M*A*S*H, which he played from 1972 to 1973. Read more below

Related Posts

Our Wedding Night Took an Unexpected Turn – Here’s What Happened

On our wedding night, I was exhausted and hesitant to start the celebration as expected. When I asked Scott for some time to talk instead, he agreed,…

My 6-Year-Old Asked if Mom Could Go to Donuts with Dad Day Since She Does All the Dad Things

When our daughter Susie was born, Ryan and I slipped into a routine I kept telling myself would even out. I managed the invisible list—appointments, lunches, forms,…

My Date Insisted on Driving Me Home – Here’s What Happened Next

When my brother set me up on a date with his friend Andy, I wasn’t thrilled, but I agreed to go. To my surprise, Andy seemed perfect…

The Family We Choose

I told my dad I couldn’t afford to host Thanksgiving this year. He scoffed and said, “Guess we’ll eat at your sister’s again—like always.” I offered to…

HER HAND SIGNAL CHANGED EVERYTHING MID-FLIGHT

I was in seat 23B, halfway through a red-eye from Phoenix to Newark, when I noticed her hand shaking slightly as she reached for her drink. She…

MY HUSBAND’S FAMILY STILL CALLS ME “THE GIRL HE GOT PREGNANT”—AND I’M HIS WIFE

When I first met Callum, I told myself to take it slow. He was sweet, he listened, and he looked at me like I was made of…