Overview

• Patrick Adiarte passed away on Tuesday in a Los Angeles-area hospital at age 82 due to pneumonia, as confirmed by his niece, Stephanie Hogan, and nephew, Michael.
• Born in Manila in 1942, Adiarte endured a harrowing wartime childhood, including imprisonment by Japanese forces and the loss of his father in 1945, before emigrating to the U.S. in 1946.
• Adiarte achieved early fame with his Broadway debut in 'The King and I' in 1952 and later portrayed Prince Chulalongkorn in the 1956 film adaptation of the musical.
• In addition to his film and stage work, he appeared in seven episodes of 'M*A*S*H' as Ho-Jon and guest-starred on 'The Brady Bunch,' showcasing his versatility as a performer.
• In his later years, Adiarte dedicated himself to teaching dance, sharing his expertise at institutions such as Santa Monica College.