Legendary actress Loretta Swit, who gained fame for her portrayal of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the acclaimed television series MASH, has passed away at the age of 87. Her representative confirmed the news, revealing that she died in the comfort of her home in New York. While her passing was likely due to natural causes, a coroner's report is still forthcoming. MASH, which aired for 11 successful seasons from 1974 to 1983, depicted the lives of medical staff stationed at a mobile army surgical hospital during the Korean War. Swit’s extraordinary performance earned her two Emmy Awards, and she featured prominently in nearly every episode, including the series finale, which captured an astonishing 106 million viewers in the U.S. Friends, co-stars, and fans have begun to share their tributes, honoring not just her talent but her contributions to television history.
Loretta Swit, Star of MASH, Passes Away at 87
Loretta Swit, Star of MASH, Passes Away at 87
The beloved actress known for her iconic role in the hit series MASH has died at her New York home.
Loretta Swit, Star of MASH, Passes Away at 87
The beloved actress known for her iconic role in the hit series MASH has died at her New York home.
Legendary actress Loretta Swit, who gained fame for her portrayal of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the acclaimed television series MASH, has passed away at the age of 87. Her representative confirmed the news, revealing that she died in the comfort of her home in New York. While her passing was likely due to natural causes, a coroner's report is still forthcoming. MASH, which aired for 11 successful seasons from 1974 to 1983, depicted the lives of medical staff stationed at a mobile army surgical hospital during the Korean War. Swit’s extraordinary performance earned her two Emmy Awards, and she featured prominently in nearly every episode, including the series finale, which captured an astonishing 106 million viewers in the U.S. Friends, co-stars, and fans have begun to share their tributes, honoring not just her talent but her contributions to television history.
The beloved actress known for her iconic role in the hit series MASH has died at her New York home.
Legendary actress Loretta Swit, who gained fame for her portrayal of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the acclaimed television series MASH, has passed away at the age of 87. Her representative confirmed the news, revealing that she died in the comfort of her home in New York. While her passing was likely due to natural causes, a coroner's report is still forthcoming. MASH, which aired for 11 successful seasons from 1974 to 1983, depicted the lives of medical staff stationed at a mobile army surgical hospital during the Korean War. Swit’s extraordinary performance earned her two Emmy Awards, and she featured prominently in nearly every episode, including the series finale, which captured an astonishing 106 million viewers in the U.S. Friends, co-stars, and fans have begun to share their tributes, honoring not just her talent but her contributions to television history.
