Overview
- Farrell, who appeared in 26 episodes of M*A*S*H, died Thursday in Los Angeles, her son confirmed to TMZ.
- Some outlets report her son said she died of natural causes in Sherman Oaks, while others say no cause was disclosed.
- Her family created a GoFundMe with a $13,000 goal to cover funeral and burial expenses and shared a tribute describing her as a guiding light.
- After a 1970s screen career, she became a California boxing referee around 1979–1980 and is credited by family and reports as the first woman to officiate a world title fight.
- Born in Austin, Texas, she was the daughter of Fatburger founder Lovie Yancey, and tributes continue to note her blend of TV work and barrier‑breaking in sports.