‘M*A*S*H’ actress Gwen Farrell dead at 93
Gwen Farrell, best known for her recurring role as a nurse 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 between 1972 and 1983 and later became a pioneering boxing referee. Farrell was the first woman to referee a World Title fight and earned widespread respect in the sport.
- ▪Gwen Farrell passed away on Thursday in Los Angeles, with her son Keith confirming the news.
- ▪She portrayed multiple nurses in 26 episodes of 'M*A*S*H' during its original run.
- ▪Farrell transitioned to a career in boxing in 1980 and became the first woman to referee a World Title fight.
- ▪Her family described her as a guiding light and a steady source of love and wisdom.
- ▪A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover funeral and memorial expenses, with $110 raised toward a $13,000 goal.
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TV ‘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. 4 Gwen Farrell, pictured above in a scene from “M*A*S*H,” has died. She was 93 years old. 4 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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