The actress was best known for playing the role of Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan in 'M*A*S*H.'

The two-time Emmy winner almost starred on 'Cagney & Lacey' and helped lead the way for women playing strong, professional characters on television.

Loretta Swit, beloved for her groundbreaking role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on M*A*S*H, died on May 30, 2025. She was 87. 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.