Loretta Swit passed away on May 30, 2025, at her home in NYC. The MASH* star was 87. Her cause of death was reported as natural causes.
Yes. Swit, who starred as Hot Lips Houlihan in MASH*, is remembered as one of the show's most iconic and groundbreaking characters.
Loretta Swit played Major Margaret Houlihan on MASH* from 1972–1983, earning 2 Emmy Awards and 4 Golden Globe nominations.
Swit’s “Hot Lips” was tough, complex, and groundbreaking—offering a strong female lead on a male-dominated show.
“I’m not interested in being married. I have my work and my friends,” she once told PEOPLE. Her love for acting and activism defined her.
Swit married actor Dennis Holahan in 1983. They divorced in 1995 and had no children.
A talented painter, Swit published Switheart, a book supporting animal rights. She was known for her compassion off-screen too.
Swit received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1989, celebrating her legacy in film and TV.
Her last credited role was in Play the Flute (2019). She was also listed in a film titled Second Chances, currently in pre-production.
Swit remained close to castmates like Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, and Jamie Farr. Their bond went beyond the screen.
Swit remained close to castmates like Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, and Jamie Farr. Their bond went beyond the screen.