Obituary of Wayne Rogers

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Wayne Rogers

Wayne Rogers (born April 7th, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama) was an TV Actor who was best known for his role of "Trapper John" McIntyre in the hugely popular American TV series, M*A*S*H. Wayne died on December 31st, 2015 and his death was reportedly because of a pneumonia. He was 82 years old.

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Wayne Rogers Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Rogers, Wayne
    • Common Name: Wayne Rogers
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    • Birth Date: April 07, 1933
    • Age: 82 (at death)
    • Also Known As: William Rogers III
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Marie's Dressing
    • Favorite Color: Fuchsia
    • Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
    • Favorite Actor: Scarlett Johansson

    Wayne's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: William Wayne McMillan Rogers III
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Mitzi McWhorter (married 1960-divorced 1983)
      • Amy Hirsh (married 1988-2015, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • William "Bill" Rogers IV
    • Daughter(s):
      • Laura Rogers

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 31 2015 at age 82
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia
  • Interment: Not made public

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on April 7th Born in 1933 Born in Alabama Died in 2015 Died at age 82 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"Somebody once told me I shouldn't try to change Hollywood. That isn't my point at all. I don't want Hollywood to change me." (IMDB)

"He was a loved one and always brought a smile to peoples faces. He will be deeply missed. (V)"

"Wayne Rogers lived a life full of passion and purpose, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and impact future generations. (V)"

"Wayne Rogers had a successful career as an actor and investor, known for portraying the character Trapper John on the popular TV show M*A*S*H, until his tragic passing. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2026-01-01 11:16:22
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