The world awoke Friday morning to the heartbreaking news that Loretta Swit, the Emmy-winning actress who forever changed television as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on MASH*, has died at 87.
Swit passed away peacefully of natural causes in her New York City home, her longtime publicist Harlan Boll confirmed.
For millions, it marks the end of an era—and the loss of one of Hollywood’s most enduring, trailblazing stars.
Her death, though natural, brings to light how aging, elder wellness, and access to private health insurance can shape the final years of even the most resilient stars.
A Star is Born: From Shy Girl to TV Legend. Loretta Swit’s journey to stardom is the stuff of Hollywood legend.
