Gwen Farrell Adair, “M*A*S*H” actress and boxing referee, dies at 94
Gwen Farrell Adair, “M*A*S*H” actress and boxing referee, dies at 94
Wesley StenzelSat, May 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM UTC
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Gwen Farrell Adair in 'M*A*S*H'Credit: 20th Century Fox Television/Courtesy Everett Collection
Gwen Farrell Adair, the actress best known for her appearances on M*A*S*H, has died. She was 94.
The actress' son, Keith Farrell, confirmed his mother's death in a GoFundMe page established to help cover funeral costs.
"Beyond her accomplishments, Gwen was so much more to her family," the actress' family wrote in the GoFundMe description. "She was a grandmother, a guiding light, and a steady source of love and wisdom. She had a way of making those around her feel supported, understood, and cared for without needing recognition."
The family continued, "Her passing leaves a deep void in our hearts, one that cannot be filled. We will miss her voice, her strength, and the quiet comfort she brought into our lives. While we are heartbroken, we are also incredibly grateful for the life she lived and the legacy she leaves behind."
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Born in Austin in 1972, Adair made her screen debut in the second-ever episode of M*A*S*H in 1972, in which she played an uncredited nurse. She recurred in over a dozen episodes in the medical dramedy's first season, and was later credited as Nurse Butler, Nurse Wilson, Lt. Baker, Nurse Able, Nurse Gwen, and an anesthetist across various appearances throughout seven more of the show's 11 seasons.
Adair switched up her career in 1980 when she entered the boxing world as a referee in 1980. "With confidence, fairness, and unwavering composure, she earned the respect of fighters, trainers, and fans alike," her family wrote in the GoFundMe description. "She didn’t just do the job; she broke barriers and proved that strength comes in many forms."
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