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Actress Gwen Farrell, best known for her role in the popular sitcom M*A*S*H, has sadly died at the age of 93. Her devastated family confirmed the tragic news when setting up a GoFundMe page in her memory. It is understood the TV star passed away in the heart of LA on Thursday (April 30), with her son breaking the heartbreaking news the following day. Her cause of death is yet to be announced.

The lengthy tribute on her fundraising page began: "Today, our family is heartbroken to share the passing of Gwen Farrell Adair. Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Yancey Farrell was born in Austin, Texas, and lived a life full of strength, character, and quiet resilience. She was the daughter of Lovie Yancey, founder of Fatburger, and carried forward that same determination and independence throughout her life."

Her family went on to describe her life as "anything but ordinary", adding that her "true legacy was built in the real world through her strength, her presence, and the way she carried herself every single day." They went on: "Beyond her accomplishments, Gwen was so much more to her family.

2she was a grandmother, a guiding light, and a steady source of love and wisdom. She had a way of making those around her feel supported, understood, and cared for without needing recognition. Her passing leaves a deep void in our hearts, one that cannot be filled.

"We will miss her voice, her strength, and the quiet comfort she brought into our lives. While we are heartbroken, we are also incredibly grateful for the life she lived and the legacy she leaves behind." It was at this point that the family appealed to their loved ones for financial support to cover her funeral and memorial costs.

The Texas-born actress delighted fans when she made her TV debut on M*A*S*H back in 1972, where she played a series of nurdes during the show's 11-year-stint. She shared the screen with Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Lorretta Swit and several other beloved stars from the show.

Across her time on the show, she appeared as several different medical professionals, including Gwen, Wilson, Able, and Butler. Aside from her time in the wartime comedy, her film credits include Billy Jack Goes to Washington, Towering Inferno, Earthquake and Black Gunn.

Away from Hollywood, Farrell famously 'broke the barriers' as she dipped her toe in the boxing ring, where she worked as a referee in California in 1980, which was a heavily male-dominated industry to work in at the time.

Her family celebrated her success, gushing: "With confidence, fairness, and unwavering composure, she earned the respect of fighters, traingers, and fans alike. She didn't just do the job; she broke barriers and proved that strength comes in many forms."