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MAS*H Star Loretta Swit Dies at 87, Remembered

5/30/2025

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Loretta Swit, beloved for her iconic role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on M*A*S*H, has passed away at 87 in New York City, likely from natural causes. An Emmy-winning talent, she graced 240 episodes of the series and passionately advocated for animal rights through her SwitHeart Animal Alliance. Donations in her honor are welcomed.

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Loretta Swit, beloved for her iconic role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on M*A*S*H, has passed away at 87 in New York City, likely from natural causes. An Emmy-winning talent, she graced 240 episodes of the series and passionately advocated for animal rights through her SwitHeart Animal Alliance. Donations in her honor are welcomed.