Eileen Saki Dies: M*A*S*H Actor Who Played Rosie Was 79
deadline.comEileen Saki, who played Rosie on M*A*S*H, has died, her husband Bob Borgen confirmed. She was 79. Saki, whose real name was Minako Borgen, gave life to Rosie in the war comedy-drama series.
Rosie was the owner and proprietor of “Rosie’s Bar”, the local off-base watering hole for G.I.s, particularly the personnel assigned to the 4077th.
Co-star Jeff Maxwell shared a message on social media after learning about Saki’s loss. “Our sweet Eileen. Our sassy Rosie. On behalf of her husband Bob, we extend sincere appreciation for the hundreds of M*A*S*H fans who filled Eileen’s final days with peace, encouragement, and love.
She read every email and responded to as many as she could,” Maxwell shared on Facebook. “We will share more remembrances of Eileen Saki throughout the day.
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