Obituary of McLean Stevenson

McLean Stevenson

Mr. McLean Stevenson (born November 14th, 1927 as "Edgar McLean Stevenson Jr.") died in hospital on February 15th, 1996 with his family nearby. His cause of death was a heart attack while recovering from bladder surgery. He was 68 years old when he passed.

McLean is survived by his parents, Lottie McLean and Edgar Stevenson, beloved wife Ginny Fosdick, his sibling, sister Ann Whitney as well as his pet capybara, Max.

Professionally, McLean was a TV Actor who was best known for his role as Lt. Colonel Henry Blake in the popular American TV series M*A*S*H.

When he was not working as a TV Actor, McLean was known for his love of birding and he would spend minutes most Mondays polishing it. Mr. Stevenson (the deceased) also spent decades visiting with his older sister most Thursdays when he was able to spare a small number of minutes. Ever since he was a boy in Normal, many remember McLean as a bit of a curmudgeon with funny practical jokes that impressed everyone. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a cash donation to the Heart Foundation in McLean's honor.

Please help us remember the life of McLean Stevenson by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

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McLean Stevenson Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Stevenson, McLean
Common Name: McLean Stevenson
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Normal, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: November 14, 1927
Age: 68 (at death)
Occupation: TV Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Pop-Tarts
Favorite Color: Green (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

McLean's Family Tree

Birth Name: Edgar McLean Stevenson Jr.
Father: Edgar Stevenson
Mother: Lottie McLean
Sister(s):

Ann Whitney

Spouse/Partner:

Polly Ann Gordon (married 1957-divorced 1960)
Louise Herbert (married 1969-divorced 1971)
Ginny Fosdick (married 1980-1996, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: February 15 1996 at age 68
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack (complications after surgery)
Interment: buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California, U.S.

Category Tags:

TV Actor American Born on November 14th Born in 1927 Born in Illinois Died in 1996 Died at age 68 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"To uncover your true potential you must first find your own limits and then you have to have the courage to blow past them."

"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. "

"[on leaving M*A*S*H (1972)] I probably got too big for my britches. The biggest mistake I made was I thought everybody loved McLean Stevenson. It was Henry Blake that people loved. So when I went out and did The McLean Stevenson Show (1976), nobody gave a damn." (IMDB)

"McLean Stevenson will always be remembered for his dynamic and entertaining life, leaving a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry that will never be forgotten. (V)"

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