{"id":23900,"date":"2025-08-20T00:59:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T00:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=23900"},"modified":"2025-08-20T00:59:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T00:59:57","slug":"mash-icon-passes-away-at-82","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=23900","title":{"rendered":"MAS*H icon passes away at 82"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"375\">Actor <strong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"135\">Patrick Adiarte<\/strong>, best remembered for his role as Ho-Jon in the first season of <em data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"211\">M*A*S*H<\/em>, passed away Tuesday at the age of 82. His death marks the loss of a performer who brought both humor and humanity to one of television\u2019s most enduring classics.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"653\">Adiarte\u2019s character, Ho-Jon, the young Korean houseboy, quickly became a fan favorite during the early episodes of the series. Though his time on <em data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"535\">M*A*S*H<\/em> was limited, the role showcased his ability to portray depth and warmth, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"973\">Born in Manila, Philippines, Adiarte carved a space for himself in Hollywood at a time when Asian representation was rare. Beyond <em data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"797\">M*A*S*H<\/em>, he shone in both the Broadway and film versions of <em data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"866\">The King and I<\/em>, as well as <em data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"897\">Flower Drum Song<\/em>\u2014productions that broke ground for Asian actors in American entertainment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1252\">Though he later stepped away from acting, Adiarte\u2019s performances continue to resonate with fans of stage and screen alike. 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