In a somber reflection on the beloved television series *M*A*S*H*, we mourn the loss of ten cherished actors whose contributions to the show shaped a generation. From the witty Hawkeye Pierce to the stoic Colonel Potter, these talented individuals brought humor and humanity to the screen, but their personal lives often told a different, tragic story.

William Christopher, who portrayed Father Francis Mulcahy, passed away from cancer in 2016 at age 84, battling personal struggles while advocating for autism awareness. Kelly Nakahara, known for her role as Lieutenant Kelly Yamato, died in 2020 at 72 after a courageous fight against cancer, leaving behind a legacy of quiet resilience. Harry Morgan, the wise Colonel Sherman T. Potter, faced a tumultuous life marked by addiction and personal turmoil before his death in 2011 at 96.

David Ogden Stiers, who played the pompous Major Winchester, succumbed to bladder cancer in 2018, leaving fans pondering the complexities of his private struggles. McLean Stevenson, the lovable Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake, faced a troubled career and personal life, passing away from a heart attack in 1996 at 68.

Larry Linville, known for his role as Major Frank Burns, battled personal demons until his death from cancer in 2000 at 60, while Wayne Rogers, the charming Captain Trapper John McIntyre, passed away in 2015 at 82, leaving behind a bittersweet legacy.

The tragic narratives continue with Johnny Hamer, Alan Arbus, and Edward Winter, each facing their own battles against addiction and personal strife, ultimately passing away with stories left untold. Eileen Saki, who played the spirited Rosie, died in 2023 at 79, while Richard Lee’s struggles with racial discrimination marked his life until his passing in 2021 at 91.

As we remember these stars, we honor their contributions to *M*A*S*H* and reflect on the poignant realities of their lives, reminding us that behind the laughter, there often lies a deeper story of struggle and resilience.