Obituary of Gary Burghoff
Gary Burghoff
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 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 19th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly a result of his overall declining health. He was 82 years old when he passed away in his sleep.
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- Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
- Full Name: Burghoff, Gary
- Common Name: Gary Burghoff
- Gender: Male
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
- Birthplace: Bristol, Connecticut, United States
- Birth Date: May 24, 1943
- Age: 82
- Also Known As: Radar O'Reilly, Charlie Brown
- Occupations:
- Active Years: 1967-2010
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
- Favorite Color: Burgandy
- Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
- Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts
- Birth Name:
Gary Richard Burghoff - Father: Franklin Burghoff
- Mother: Sandra Burghoff
- Spouse/Partner:
- Elisabeth "Liz: Bostrom (married 1985-divorced 29 December 2005)
- Janet Gayle (married 25 December 1971-divorced June 1979)
- Son(s):
- Miles Burghoff
- Jordan Burghoff
- Daughter(s):
- Gena Gayle Burghoff (born July 20, 1975)
- M*A*S*H (1970)
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Gary's Notable Roles:
Quotable Quotes:
"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."
"I'm just one stomach flu away from my goal weight."
"I was just a kid, but I was a rotten kid." (IMDB)
"Gary Burghoff's life was cut short when he was struck by a car while walking to work. (V)"
"Gary Burghoff was a talented and beloved actor who left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. (V)"
Is Mr. Gary Burghoff still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.
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Kensleigh: Gary was funny on MASH. Sad he died.
Anonymous: Gary ain't dead, yet.
Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2026-03-16 12:45:20
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