M*A*S*H Star Gwen Farrell Dies at 93

Hollywood actress Gwen Farrell died at age 93 in on Thursday, April 30. 

The late star's passing was confirmed by her son Keith Farrell to TMZ on Friday, although a cause of death was not disclosed. 

Farrell had portrayed the character a nurse throughout the span of 26 episodes on the hit war comedic-drama series M*A*S*H beginning in 1972. 

She had made appearances in other projects such as Coffy (1973), (1974) and Billy Jack Goes To Washington (1977). 

Her loved ones launched a GoFundMe page on Thursday to help cover the costs of funeral and memorial expenses. 

Farrell's family also reflected on her life and legacy, which also included her taking on a major role in the boxing world as a referee in the 80s. 

'Today, our family is heartbroken to share the passing of Gwen Farrell Adair,' the message wrote on the GoFundMe, which is seeking to raise $13,000. 

Farrell was born in Austin, Texas and 'lived a life full of strength, character, and quiet resilience.'

Her family expressed that the star's 'journey was anything but ordinary' and 'had a brief moment on screen, appearing as a nurse in the beloved television series M*A*S*H.

'But her true legacy was built in the real world through her strength, her presence, and the way she carried herself every single day.' 

Beginning in 1980 in California, Farrell pursued another passion by becoming a referee in the boxing world.