Overview

• Swit died on May 30, 2025, at her New York City home from suspected natural causes, her publicist, Harlan Boll, said.
• She starred as Major Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan throughout M*A*S*H’s 11-season run, appearing in more than 240 episodes from 1972 to 1983.
• Her turn as the head nurse earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards and ten nominations, establishing her as one of television’s leading supporting actresses.
• The M*A*S*H series finale drew over 105 million viewers, making it the most-watched scripted episode in TV history.
• After the show ended, Swit maintained a vibrant theater career and became a committed vegan and animal rights advocate.