Gwen Farrell
American actress (1932–2026)
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Gwen Farrell (November 29, 1932 – April 30, 2026) was an American actress and a boxing referee.[1] She was known for her work on the television show M.A.S.H. and Billy Jack Goes to Washington.[2][3]
Gwen Farrell | |
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| Born | November 29, 1932 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 2026 (aged 93) Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actress, boxing referee |
| Notable work | M*A*S*H |
Life and career
She acted as various nurses in a recurring serial role on M.A.S.H. for 26 episodes, including the finale.[4] She was the first licenced woman boxing referee and also one of the first women boxing referees to officiate the World title fight.[1] She also appeared in many films, including Coffy, Earthquake, Billy Jack Goes to Washington, Black Gunn, and Soylent Green.[5]
Farrell died in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California on April 30, 2026, at the age of 93.[6] She was survived by her husband, Frank Adair, and son, Keith Farrell, who announced her death.[1] A GoFundMe page was created to raise donations for her funeral expenses.[4]
