Kellye Nakahara (Nurse Kellye), RIP.

[Dr. Thong]

Kellye Nakahara, 'M*A*S*H' star, dead at 72
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Kellye Nakahara, who starred as Lieutenant Nurse Kellye Yamato on "M*A*S*H," has died, Fox News can confirm.

A family source said the artist and actress passed away peacefully on Sunday at her home in Pasadena, Calif., following a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her close friends and family. She was 72.

"She was a tremendous wife, mother and she was a great friend to all who knew her. The world is going to miss her," the source said. "During her time with cancer, she always received letters from fans and everyone who watched 'M*A*S*H,' and she was always so shocked by all the love she received from those who loved Nurse Kellye.

Kellye Nakahara died on Sunday following a brief battle with cancer.
Kellye Nakahara died on Sunday following a brief battle with cancer. (Mark Sullivan/WireImage, File)

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"We were always amazed because people would be able to recall specific scenes and moments from the show and that proved that she was loved and she will be sorely missed," the source added.


Nakahara was on the hit comedy from 1973 to 1983. She also appeared in the 1985 film "Clue" and the 1991 movie "Shattered," according to her IMDb page.

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Per TMZ, the Oahu-native moved to San Francisco as a young adult to pursue a career in art.

The professional artist married David Wallett in 1968 and the couple had two kids together, the outlet reported. Nakahara also had two grandchildren.

[MA]

From TMZ:

https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/17/kelly...ad-dies-nurse/

[Greenbeans]

I believe she was the only nurse who had a supporting role on that show.

[MA]

And this is from Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/mash/commen...l_and/fhyc8wy/

[Dr. Thong]

Originally Posted by Greenbeans

I believe she was the only nurse who had a supporting role on that show.

There were several, such as Gwen Farrell, Judy Farrell (then Mrs. Mike Farrell) and Enid Kent, but Kellye appeared the most and even got a storyline centered around her character, unusual for a recurring actress who was not a full cast member.

[MA]

Here is a blog tribute from Ken Levine:

http://kenlevine.blogspot.com/2020/0...-nakahara.html

[Dr. Thong]

Originally Posted by MA

Here is a blog tribute from Ken Levine:

http://kenlevine.blogspot.com/2020/0...-nakahara.html

Very nice tribute. Short, sweet, and from the heart.

[Chocolate Moose]

I didn't think she was anything special.

[Heenan Fan]

She'll always be Tia to me because she looked just like my friend Tia.

RIP
Kellye Nakahara