David Ogden Stiers Stiers in a M*A*S*H cast photo from 1977 Born David Allen Ogden Stiers (1942-10-31)October 31, 1942 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. Died March 3, 2018(2018-03-03) (aged 75) Newport, Oregon, U.S. Cause of death Bladder cancer Education North Eugene High School Alma mater University of Oregon Juilliard School Occupation Actor voice actor conductor Years active 1971–2018 Employer Newport Symphony Notable work M*A*S*H Beauty and the Beast The Dead Zone Awards TV Land Impact Award (2009)