51�Թ�

Loretta Swit, beloved for her groundbreaking role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on M*A*S*H, died on May 30, 2025.

Swit’s portrayal of Major Houlihan helped transform the character from a punchline to a powerful presence—one of the first truly complex female figures in primetime comedy.

Over the show's 11-season run, Swit was nominated for an Emmy every season, winning twice, in 1980 and 1982.

According to PETA’s website, Swit “worked with many animal charities and had her own called ‘SwitHeart Animal Alliance.’

Behind the scenes, Swit was a vocal advocate for gender equity, pushing for deeper storylines for women both in the writers’ room and onscreen.