Fans and co-stars alike have paid tribute to Loretta Swit, who redefined her iconic \u201cM*A*S*H\u201d role, received 10 Emmy nominations, and forged enduring relationships with her co-stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Known for her role as Maj. Margaret \u201cHot Lips\u201d Houlihan on the CBS sitcom \u201cM*A*S*H,\u201d actress and animal rights activist Loretta Swit died at the age of 87.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Swit died at her New York City home on Friday, May 30, 2025, shortly after midnight. According to a police investigation, her death is suspected to have been caused by natural causes. Harlan Boll, her long-time publicist, verified the information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the eleven seasons of \u201cM*A*S*H,\u201d from 1972 to 1983, Swit played the ground-breaking character of Maj. Houlihan, which made her a household name in the US and abroad. Sally Kellerman, who portrayed the character in the 1970 feature picture, passed the role on to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Initially viewed as a humorous clich\u00e9, \u201cHot Lips\u201d developed into one of the most realistic and multifaceted characters on the show. Swit\u2019s performance and contributions on set were significantly responsible for this change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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