(WBAP/KLIF) FOX News.com — Loretta Swit, who starred as quick-witted Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in the TV series “MAS*H,” has died. She was 87.
A spokesperson for the actress confirmed to Fox News Digital that Swit passed away on Friday at her home in New York City. The suspected cause of death is natural causes.
In her lifetime, Swit was honored with several awards for her acting, including the People’s Choice Award, The Genie Award, The Silver Satellite Award, The Jean Golden Halo Award, the Pacific Broadcasters Award, and two Emmy Awards. With 10 Emmy nominations and four nominations for the Golden Globe, she most recently received her third Career Achievement Award.
“MASH” was based on the 1968 novel by Richard Hooker, which led to the 1970 film by the same name. The series, set during the Korean War, aired from 1972 to 1983. The finale was watched in over 60% of U.S. homes
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