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William Christopher, actor known for role of Father Mulcahy in 'M*A*S*H,' dies

Posted at 9:59 PM, Dec 31, 2016
and last updated 2016-12-31 22:01:03-05

William Christopher, the actor best known for his role as Father John Mulcahy on the hit TV show "M*A*S*H," died Saturday at the age of 84, according to ABC News.

Christopher played Father John Mulcahy on "M*A*S*H" from 1972 to 1983 and in the follow-up series "After M*A*S*H*" from 1983 to 1985.

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