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'M.A.S.H.' star Wayne Rogers dies at 82

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ANI Melbourne
Last Updated : Jan 02 2016 | 9:57 AM IST

Wayne Rogers, who was known for his character of 'Trapper John McIntyre' in the hit series 'M.A.S.H.,' has passed away.

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The 82-year-old actor's publicist and long-time friend Rona Menashe said that he was surrounded by his family when he died on January 1 in Los Angeles due to complications from pneumonia, reports News.com.au.

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An Alabama native and Princeton graduate, Rogers had parts on many short-lived shows before 'M.A.S.H.', specialising in westerns such as 'Law of the Plainsman' and 'Stagecoach West.'

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Rogers is survived by his wife Amy, two children, Bill and Laura, and four grandchildren.

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