William Christopher, Father Mulcahy on 'M*A*S*H,' Dies at 84
The actor guest-starred on multiple TV shows such as The Patty Duke Show and Good Times before landing his recurring role as Private Lester Hummel on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
He later landed the part of his most recognized character, Father Francis Mulcahy, in 1972 and played the role until the sitcom's end in 1983. He reprised his part in the sitcom's followup series After M*A*S*H from 1983 to 1985.
Christopher most recently appeared in several episodes of Days of Our Lives in 2012.
His death comes one year after M*A*S*H co-star Wayne Rogers died at age 82 on New Year's Eve in 2015.
The actor is survived by his wife Barbara and two sons, John and Ned.
He later landed the part of his most recognized character, Father Francis Mulcahy, in 1972 and played the role until the sitcom's end in 1983. He reprised his part in the sitcom's followup series After M*A*S*H from 1983 to 1985.
Christopher most recently appeared in several episodes of Days of Our Lives in 2012.
His death comes one year after M*A*S*H co-star Wayne Rogers died at age 82 on New Year's Eve in 2015.
The actor is survived by his wife Barbara and two sons, John and Ned.
