The two-time Emmy winner was known for playing Major Margaret « Hot Lips » Houlihan on the beloved CBS series.
Loretta Swit, two-time Emmy award-winner and “M*A*S*H” actress has died at age 87, TheWrap has learned.
Per reports, Swit died on Friday in her Manhattan home. No cause of death has been confirmed.
“Loretta Swit’s portrayal of Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan was groundbreaking – bringing heart, humor, and strength to one of television comedy’s most enduring roles,” the National Comedy Center’s executive director, Journey Gunderson, said in a statement, which TheWrap has obtained. “Her talent extended well beyond that iconic character, with acclaimed work on both stage and screen that showcased her intelligence, versatility, and passion.
