MacGyver's grandfather became a father-figure to MacGyver after his father and grandmother
were killed in a car accident December 14, 1962 (see the episode "Phoenix Under
Siege"). Harry taught the young MacGyver much about life, including the value of fair
play (see "Harry's Will").
Seven years after the death of MacGyver’s father Harry left the MacGyver household
without saying goodbye. He took a job in Alaska, sending regular payments back to
MacGyver’s mother, thinking a steady income would be more beneficial than having him
around the house.Another sixteen years passed before he and MacGyver reconciled, and
Harry would show up in town occasionally for holidays and Mac's birthday. In the
fifth-season episode "Passages," he shared one final adventure with his grandson
before succumbing to complications from a heart attack.
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