Gwen Farrell Adair made her mark in Hollywood. Then she made history in a place few expected.
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Adair, known for her work on M*A*S*H and for becoming the first licensed female boxing referee, has died, per TMZ. She was 94.
Her son, Keith Farrell, said she died of natural causes in Sherman Oaks, California.
Adair appeared in several TV shows and films during the 1970s and early 1980s, including a role as Nurse Wilson on M*A*S*H, where she was featured across multiple episodes. She also had appearances in projects like Billy Jack and other well-known titles of the era, often in smaller roles.
But her biggest impact came outside of acting.
In 1980, Adair stepped into the boxing world as a referee, becoming the first licensed woman to do so. At the time, it was almost unheard of. She earned respect across the sport from fighters, trainers, and fans, carving out a place in a male-dominated arena.
Her family described her as a source of strength and comfort, someone whose presence left a lasting impression.
A fundraiser has been created to help cover funeral and memorial expenses, with loved ones sharing messages about the void her passing leaves behind.
Adair stepped away from acting after her time on M*A*S*H, but her work remained a familiar presence on television screens for decades.
More than anything, she will be remembered for breaking barriers and doing it with quiet determination.
