M*A*S*H star Patrick Adiarte has passed away following a horrific health battle.
The actor died in hospital age 82 after battling with pneumonia in recent weeks, which adds to another tragedy for the cast.
The actor’s niece, Stephanie Hogan, broke the sombre news to The Hollywood Reporter, revealing her uncle died in Los Angeles on April 15.
Born in Manila on August 2, 1943, Adiarte made waves in the US thanks to his stellar character acting. Fans will well remember him as Ho-Jon in the iconic war comedy M*A*S*H, but he also shone as Prince Chulalongkorn in the smash-hit musical The King and I, and as T. J. Padmanagham in the film High Time.
Across television, stage, and cinema, Patrick’s star quality burned bright. He notably guided The Brady Bunch through their chaotic Honolulu holiday, before stepping back into Hawaiian territory for Hawaii Five-O, and later delving into detective drama with Kojak.
Over on X (the platform previously tagged Twitter), teary-eyed tributes from nostalgic fans have been flooding in, with many expressing deep admiration for his work in the 60s and 70s.
One touched fan posted: “Sad to read this news. Patrick Adiarte gave Ho-Jon wonderful depth, I always enjoy seeing the episodes that feature him. #RestInPower.”
Another shared: “Very sad to hear that Patrick Adiarte has passed away. An amazing dancer and a protege of Gene Kelly, who cast him in the original Broadway production of Flower Drum Song, he also almost steals the film version from the actors with bigger roles”.
Rodgers and Hammerstein, the creative duo behind The King and I, expressed their sorrow over Patrick Adiarte’s demise, stating: “We’re so saddened to hear the news of Patrick Adiarte’s passing. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.”
During Patrick’s stint in The King and I, he and his family were yet to acquire American citizenship. His father, a captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was killed on duty while Patrick, his mother and sister were held captive by the Japanese.
The family trio relocated to New York when Patrick was merely a toddler, living under the constant fear of deportation for several years. It wasn’t until 1956, when Senator John F.
During Patrick’s stint in The King and I, he and his family were yet to acquire American citizenship. His father, a captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was killed on duty while Patrick, his mother and sister were held captive by the Japanese.
The family trio relocated to New York when Patrick was merely a toddler, living under the constant fear of deportation for several years. It wasn’t until 1956, when Senator John F.
Kennedy intervened due to Patrick’s involvement in The King and I, that they were officially recognised as US citizens.
Patrick was not only an actor but also a renowned dancer, often gracing the dance show Hullabaloo with his presence. His dancing prowess caught the eye of Gene Kelly, who singled him out from the crowd to personally mentor the budding star.
In 1975, the multi-talented performer tied the knot with singer and actress Loni Ackerman, a union that lasted until their divorce in 1992. Patrick is survived by his niece Stephanie and nephew Michael.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
