Kellye Nakahara is survived by her son William, her daughter Nalani Wallet and her husband David Wallet, whom she married in 1968
Nakahara died on Saturday at her Pasadena, California home following her “fight” with cancer, a press release obtained by PEOPLE revealed.
“Kellye Nakahara Wallett succumbed to her fight with cancer surrounded by her family and close friends,” the press release states.Nakahara is survived by her son William, her daughter Nalani Wallet and her husband David Wallet, whom she married in 1968.The show followed staff of an army hospital during the Korean War as they use humor to escape the horror of the war. The series first aired in 1972 and went on for 11 seasons before ending in 1983.
Following news of her death, Nakahara’s former costars shared their favorite memories with the late star.“She was a treasure. She was sunshine on the set. Sparkle. Laughter. Everyone loved her,” Loretta Switt, who played Maj. Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan on the series, said in the press release. “A light has gone out of the world. A light that spread love and joy and beauty in every place, every time and every dimension in which Kellye moved. May her memory continue to brighten our days,” Mike Farrell, who played Captain B.J. Hunnicutt, expressed.“What a good, feeling person she always was. Sensitive, kind and talented. I think often how, without even trying, she gave life to that spunky, adorable character in ‘Hey Look Me Over.
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