R.I.P. Gwen Farrell Adair: ‘M*A*S*H’ and ‘Starsky and Hutch’ Actress Dead at 94
Gwen Farrell Adair, an actress known for her roles on 'M*A*S*H' and 'Starsky and Hutch,' has died at the age of 94. She passed away of natural causes in Sherman Oaks, California, as confirmed by her son. Beyond acting, Adair made history as the first licensed female boxing referee in Los Angeles and owned the Fatburger restaurant chain.
- ▪Gwen Farrell Adair died of natural causes on April 30, 2026, in Sherman Oaks, California.
- ▪She appeared in multiple roles on 'M*A*S*H' over its 11-season run, including as Nurses Gwen, Wilson, Butler, and Able.
- ▪Adair became the first woman licensed as a boxing referee in Los Angeles and managed fighters during the 1970s.
- ▪She owned and operated Fatburger, a restaurant chain founded by her mother, Lovie Yancey.
- ▪Her family described her as a source of strength, love, and wisdom, emphasizing her quiet resilience and impact beyond her professional achievements.
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Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Flipboard Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to copy URL R.I.P. Gwen Farrell Adair: ‘M*A*S*H’ and ‘Starsky and Hutch’ Actress Dead at 94 By Michael Haskoor Twitter @Tweetskoor Published May 3, 2026, 7:30 a.m. ET Where to Stream: M*A*S*H (1972) {"content_type":"show","id":"3243f8be-4e92-45d2-9a2a-984205276352","id_type":"rg","settings":{"appearance":{"general":{"drop_shadow_visible":false,"style":"minimal","widget_padding":false},"header":{"break_title":true,"stream_color":"#e80100","capitalized":true},"sub_text":{"text_visible":false},"services":{"view_all":{"color":"#e80100","text":"MORE…
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