William Christopher, Father Mulcahy on 'MASH,' dies at 84

PASADENA, Calif. -- William Christopher, the actor best known for his role as Father John Mulcahy on the hit TV show "M*A*S*H," died on Saturday, his family confirmed to Eyewitness News.

His son, John Christopher, said the actor died from non-lung small cell carcinoma at his home in Pasadena.

He was 84.

William Christopher leaves behind his wife Barbara and his sons John and Ned.

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