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Beloved "Hogan's Heroes" Star Kenneth Washington Dies at 88

7/24/2025

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Kenneth Washington, the beloved Sergeant Baker from CBS's "Hogan’s Heroes," passed away on July 18 at the age of 88. A familiar face in 1960s television, he later transitioned to education, earning a degree and teaching at Loyola Marymount University. He leaves behind a legacy of love, cherished by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

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Kenneth Washington, the beloved Sergeant Baker from CBS's "Hogan’s Heroes," passed away on July 18 at the age of 88. A familiar face in 1960s television, he later transitioned to education, earning a degree and teaching at Loyola Marymount University. He leaves behind a legacy of love, cherished by his wife, children, and grandchildren.