The TV actor Harry Morgan passed away at age 96, astounding.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Played the role of Colonel Sherman Potter on the television series, M*A*S*H and Officer Bill Gannon on Dragnet.
He married Eileen Detchon in 1940, and together they had four children.
How did Harry Morgan die?
Pneumonia caused Harry Morgan's death in 2011.
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 96 years |
| Profession | Tv Actor |
| Birthday | April 10, 1915 |
| Death date | December 7, 2011 |
| Place of death | Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
The thing that made ‘M*A*S*H’ so good was the fact that we did have those relationships off-camera and took them on-camera.
Harry Morgan
I’d like to be remembered for being a fairly pleasant person and for having gotten along for the most part with a lot of the people I’ve worked with. And for having a wonderful life and for having enjoyed practically every minute of it… I think I’m one of the luckiest people in the world.
Harry Morgan
I don’t know if ‘M*A*S*H’ made me a better actor, but I know it made me a better human being.
Harry Morgan
A lot of people live much more simply than in the old days. That doesn’t bother me. Keeping busy is the problem. Television guest shot fees are going down. You can do a dozen guest shots a year, but you’re not making that much money.
Harry Morgan
Television allowed me to kick the Hollywood habit of typing an actor in certain roles.
Harry Morgan
