Between Seasons 3 and 4 of the CBS television series M*A*S*H (1972-83), Wayne Rogers decided not to renew his contract. He did not appear on the Season 4 premiere but was definitely a character as Hawkeye tried to catch up with him to say goodbye. As Hawkeye raced around the airport, he met B.J. Hunnicutt, Trapper John's replacement.
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Wayne Rogers starred in MASH for three seasons.
Mike Farrell's character of B.J.Hunnicutt replaced 'Trapper' John Macintyre, played by Wayne Rogers.
'Trapper' John McIntyre was played by Wayne Rogers.
Elliott Gould played the character Trapper John in the Robert Altman movie MASH (1970). This character was also played by Wayne Rogers (M*A*S*H) and Parnell Roberts (Trapper John M.D.).
No, Wayne Rogers, who played Trapper in M*A*S*H did not die. However, Pernell Roberts did die on Jan. 24, 2010. Pernell played the character of Trapper in a TV series that aired after M*A*S*H called Trapper John M.D.