Loretta Swit, best known as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on M*A*S*H, has died at 87. She passed away on May 30, 2025, at her home in New York City, with her death believed to be from natural causes.
Born in Passaic, Swit began in theater before rising to fame on MASH*, where she starred for all 11 seasons, earning two Emmy Awards. She also appeared in shows like Hawaii Five-O and Murder, She Wrote, and continued performing on stage.
Beyond acting, she was a dedicated animal rights activist and author of SwitHeart, highlighting her artwork and advocacy. Swit was previously married to Dennis Holahan and had no children.