Loretta Swit, actress best known for her role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on the popular TV series M*A*S*H, has passed away at the age of 87. According to her publicist, Harlan Boll, she died at her home in New York.
Swit won two Emmy awards for her portrayal of Houlihan, a tough yet vulnerable Army nurse, and appeared in nearly every episode of the show’s 11-season run from 1974 to 1983. The series remains one of the most successful and acclaimed shows in US television history, known for tackling tough issues like racism, sexism, and PTSD through comedy and pranks.
Born into a show business family, Swit began her acting career at a young age and went on to appear in numerous TV shows, movies, and stage productions. She was nominated for multiple awards throughout her career and spoke about the importance of feeling and authenticity in acting.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20qzlxz1w0o