Loretta Swit, Star of MAS*H, Dies at 87
Loretta Swit, best known for playing Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on the classic sitcom MASH*, has died at age 87. She was found in her New York City apartment around 10 a.m. on Friday, according to her publicist Harlan Boll. Police believe she passed from natural causes.
Swit became a household name through MASH*, where she was one of the few cast members to appear in all 11 seasons. Her iconic role earned her two Emmy Awards. As Boll noted, she was “beloved by fans around the world.”
She continued to make public appearances and received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1989, six years after MASH* ended.
Beyond acting, Swit was passionate about animal rights. A committed vegan since 1981, she often campaigned for animal welfare causes.
“She truly cared about making the world a better place—for people and animals alike,” Boll said.
