Obituary of Harry Morgan

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Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan (born April 10th, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan) was an TV Actor who was perhaps best known as Colonel Sherman T. Potter on the American TV series M*A*S*H and Detective Bill Gannon on Dragnet. Harry died on December 7th, 2011 and his death was possibly because of pneumonia. He was 96 when God took him.

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Harry Morgan Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Morgan, Harry
    • Common Name: Harry Morgan
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
    • Birth Date: April 10, 1915
    • Age: 96 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Harry Morgan, Henry Bratsburg, HarryMorgan
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1935-1999
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

    Harry's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Harry Bratsberg
    • Father: Henry Bratsberg
    • Mother: Hannah Bratsberg
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Eileen Detchon (married 1940-1985, her death)
      • Barbara Bushman Quine (married 1986-his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Christopher Morgan
      • Charles Morgan
      • Paul Morgan
      • Daniel Morgan (died 1989)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 07 2011 at age 96
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia
  • Interment: cremated and his remains were given to his family.

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on April 10th Born in 1915 Born in Michigan Died in 2011 Died at age 96 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"I didn't have enough money to go back east, so I stayed around, finding jobs mainly out of friendships. I played a lot of sheriffs in those years." (IMDB)

"Harry Morgan lived his life with passion and purpose, leaving a lasting impact through his talent and kind spirit that will continue to inspire others for generations to come. (V)"

"Harry Morgan had a long and successful career as an actor, best known for his role as Colonel Sherman T. Potter on the popular television series M*A*S*H. He passed away at the age of 96 after a life dedicated to entertaining audiences and portraying memorable characters on stage and screen. (V)"

Is Mr. Harry Morgan still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-24 13:47:12
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