Posted on 05/30/2025 8:29:24 PM PDT by Morgana
Legendary M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit has died at the age of 87.
Swit was known for playing the iconic character Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on the hit series.
The actress died Friday at her home in New York City, her publicist Harlan Boll confirmed.
A police report states that Swit passed of suspected natural causes soon after midnight on Friday, her publicist shared with The Hollywood Reporter.
The actress received acclaim for her role on the series, and received two Emmys for her portrayal.
In total, she earned 10 Emmy nominations for M*A*S*H and appeared in the majority of the show's 11 seasons, gracing screens for 240 of the program's 251 episodes.
M*A*S*H was an adaptation of the Robert Altman's 1970 film and was set during the Korean war. It followed a team of US doctors and nurses at a fictional army hospital.
It's series finale - of which Swit appeared in - was watched by 105 million viewers, making it one of the most-watched narrative TV episodes of all time.
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It was a great show, and she was a big reason for its success.
She will be well remembered. Now she is with the Lord.
Once the show became politically correct, and no longer funny, I stopped watching. Everything is like that now, only worse.
She stared in a movie called “Miracle at Moreaux” as a nun during WWII. It’s based off the book “Twenty and Ten”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Prd3yR1Wc
RIP Loretta
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Always enjoyed your Character
Except Farret Face....
Hard to believe, but I guess our TV and movie stars are forever young in our minds. Rest in peace, Loretta, and thanks for the tears and laughter over the years.
Oh man...
Loved Hot lips houlihan.
So funny the scenes with her and ferret face..
Just watched “Race with the Devil” for like the 10th time a couple of nights ago...
RIP Ms. Swit
She was in a great original Hawaii Five-0 episode.
The best scenes were those where she would drop the hardass persona and let emotions show. She was a great actress. RIP.
Rest In Peace, Loretta.
Yea i loved those scenes
“Oh Frank, you’re so above average.”
A couple of years ago after Bing watching a bunch of early MASH episodes i remember texting my buddy and proclaiming that i think that i was in Love with Loretta Swit.
RIP
So-called journalists!
Regards,
Error-ridden grammar!
Regards,
Loved the movie. The show not so much. RIP Loretta. You too Sally.
I had a huge crush on her as a 13 year old.
RIP sweet Lady Loretta.
Wow…she was 87?! It was that long ago?
Excellent movie. We watched it this past Christmas.
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