MASH Stars Final Curtain Call, Beloved Actor Patrick Adiarte Dies at 82

For generations of television viewers, Adiarte’s warm presence and gentle charm made him unforgettable. Though his role on MASH* lasted only seven episodes during the show’s first season, his portrayal of Ho-Jon — the Korean houseboy cared for by the doctors of the 4077th — left a lasting emotional impact on fans of the legendary series.

But Adiarte’s remarkable career stretched far beyond one television role.

From War Survivor to Broadway Star

Born in Manila, Philippines, in 1942, Patrick Adiarte endured unimaginable hardship as a child during World War II. According to reports, his father was killed during the liberation of Manila, while Adiarte, his sister, and mother survived imprisonment during the Japanese occupation before eventually immigrating to the United States.

His journey from war survivor to Broadway performer became one of Hollywood’s quiet but inspiring success stories.