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entertainment7 months ago

Tributes Pour in for Loretta Swit, Iconic 'M*A*S*H' Actress

Loretta Swit, renowned for her role as Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on M*A*S*H and a two-time Emmy winner, has passed away at her New York home due to suspected natural causes. Hollywood figures like Alan Alda and Mike Farrell paid tribute to her talent and legacy, highlighting her groundbreaking portrayal and versatile career in film and television.

entertainment7 months ago

Loretta Swit, 'M*A*S*H' Star and Emmy Winner, Dies at 87

Loretta Swit, beloved 'M*A*S*H' actress known for her role as Major Margaret Houlihan, has passed away at 87. She was praised by co-stars Alan Alda and Jamie Farr for her talent, dedication, and close friendship, and was also recognized for her lifelong commitment to animal rights and activism. Swit's legacy as a talented actress and compassionate advocate is celebrated by her colleagues and fans alike.

entertainment7 months ago

Loretta Swit, Emmy-winning 'M*A*S*H' Star Known for 'Hot Lips,' Dies at 87

Loretta Swit, renowned for her role as Major Margaret Houlihan on the TV series 'M*A*S*H,' has died at age 87. She was a celebrated actress with a career spanning theater and television, winning two Emmy Awards for her portrayal of a complex and sympathetic military nurse. Swit was known for her growth as a character and her dedication to her craft, leaving a lasting legacy in American television history.

entertainment7 months ago

Loretta Swit, 'M*A*S*H' Star, Dies at 87

Loretta Swit, renowned for her role as Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'MASH,' has died at age 87 in New York City due to natural causes. She was an Emmy-winning actress known for her evolving portrayal of the character over the show's 11-year run and had a prolific career in TV and film beyond 'MASH.' Swit was also active in animal rights and left a lasting legacy in entertainment.

entertainment7 months ago

Loretta Swit, 'M*A*S*H' Star, Dies at 87

Loretta Swit, renowned for her role as Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' has died at 87 from natural causes. She was a two-time Emmy winner, appeared in most episodes of the series, and was celebrated for her strong, evolving portrayal of a pioneering female character on TV. Swit also had a diverse career in film, theater, and activism, especially in animal welfare, leaving a lasting legacy in entertainment and advocacy.

entertainment2 years ago

Loretta Swit reveals her discomfort with the 'Hot Lips' nickname on "M*A*S*H"

Loretta Swit, known for her role as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the TV series "M*A*S*H," revealed that she disliked her character's nickname, considering it disrespectful to women in the military. Swit, who saw her character as an inspiration and representation of servicewomen, urged the show's writers to phase out the nickname. She continues to connect with fans and support veterans through her appearances and her nonprofit organization, SwitHeart Animal Alliance, which focuses on reuniting military dogs with their handlers or matching them with veterans in need of companionship. Swit emphasized the importance of honoring and supporting servicemen and women, stating that they deserve our respect and gratitude.

entertainment2 years ago

'M*A*S*H' Actress Judy Farrell Passes Away at 84

Judy Farrell, best known for her role as Nurse Able on the TV series "M*A*S*H," died at the age of 84. The cast of the iconic show, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022, remained close throughout the years. Loretta Swit, who played Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan, said Farrell was "family." The show ran for 11 seasons and 256 episodes before wrapping up with the TV movie finale, "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," which drew in over 100 million viewers and remained the most-watched television program in American history for 27 years.

entertainment2 years ago

'M*A*S*H' Actress Judy Farrell Passes Away at 84

Actress Judy Farrell, best known for her role as Nurse Able in the TV series "MASH," has died at the age of 84. Farrell appeared in eight episodes of the show, which aired from 1972 to 1983. She also appeared in other popular TV shows, including "Fame," "Quincy M.E.," and "The Partridge Family." Farrell's son confirmed that she died in a hospital nine days after suffering a stroke. She is survived by her husband, Joe Bratcher, and her two children.

entertainment2 years ago

'M*A*S*H' Actress Judy Farrell Passes Away at 84

Actress Judy Farrell, best known for her role as Nurse Able in the TV series "M*A*S*H," has died at the age of 84. She suffered a stroke eight days prior to her death. Farrell appeared in eight episodes of the show, which aired from 1972 to 1983. She was also a TV writer and had written for projects such as "Port Charles," "Fame," and "The Kid from Nowhere." Farrell was previously married to her "M*A*S*H" co-star Mike Farrell and is survived by her husband Joe Bratcher and two children.