Overview

• Swit died of apparent natural causes on May 30 at her New York City home, as confirmed by publicist Harlan Boll.
• She played Major Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan throughout M*A*S*H’s 11-season run, appearing in 240 of the series’ 251 episodes.
• Her performance earned 10 Emmy nominations and two wins, making her one of the most decorated actors on the series.
• After M*A*S*H, she pursued extensive stage work and founded the SwitHeart Animal Alliance to fight animal cruelty.
• Co-stars, critics and advocacy groups praised her for evolving Houlihan into a nuanced, feminist character and for her lifelong commitment to animal rights.