M*A*S*H actor Timothy Brown, who played in the NFL for 10 years, dies aged 82

MASH star and former NFL running back Timothy Brown has died aged 82.

Brown passed away in Palm Springs, California on April 4 after suffering complications with dementia.

After his sporting and acting career Timothy had become a correctional officer in Los Angeles before retiring in Palm Springs.  

During his NFL career, which spanned 10 years, Timothy had played for the Green Bay Packers, Philedelphia Eagles and Baltimore Colts.

Eagles chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement: ‘Timmy Brown was an all-time great Eagle and one of the most dynamic multipurpose players of his era. He overcame many obstacles in his life to enjoy success both as an athlete and as an entertainer,’