Loretta Swit, renowned for her unforgettable role as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the celebrated television series MASH, has passed away at the age of 87. According to her representative, the actress died at her residence in New York City. While the cause of death is believed to be natural, an official coroner's report is still awaited.
Swit gained fame through the popular sitcom that depicted the lives of a mobile army surgical hospital during the Korean War, which aired from 1974 to 1983. Throughout its 11-season run, she earned two Emmy Awards and was nominated for several others. Notably, she featured in nearly every episode of the series, concluding with a finale that attracted an astonishing 106 million viewers, marking it as one of the most-watched television finales in history.
As tributes pour in, fans and co-stars alike remember Swit's immense contribution to television and her dynamic performances on screen.
