Gary Burghoff (born May 24th, 1943 in Bristol, Connecticut) was a TV Actor who was best known for playing the seemingly clairvoyant, Corporal Walter O'Reilly, better known as the lovable character, Radar, in the 1970s movie M*A*S*H. He also stared as the same character in the short lived spin off TV series of the same name. Sadly, Gary died on March 30th, 2023 (TBV) and his death was possibly a result of his overall declining health. He was 79 years old.
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TV ActorStage Actor American Born on May 24th Born in 1943 Born in Connecticut
"People ask if Radar O'Reilly is dead and I have to explain how TV characters are always dead and never lived."
"To improve is to change your mind and to go in a new direction, so to be perfect is to change your outfit to match the surroundings."
"Don't criticize my understanding of what you can't understand."
"I'm just one stomach flu away from my goal weight."
"I was just a kid, but I was a rotten kid. (IMDB)"
Is Mr. Gary Burghoff still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.
Kensleigh: Gary was funny on MASH. Sad he died.
Anonymous: Gary ain't dead, yet.
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Wiki Page Updated: 2022-12-16 11:16:14
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