The actress was best known for playing the role of Major Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan in ‘M*A*S*H.’ Loretta Swit left behind a legacy from her acting career. Best known for playing the role of Major Margaret Houlihan in M*A*S*H,

M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit dies at 87. The Emmy-winning actress' publicist Harlan Boll confirmed the 87-year-old died in the early morning hours on Friday of natural causes at her New York City home. She rose to fame playing Major Margaret J "Hot Lips" Houlihan,

Loretta Swit won the hearts of the American public during her tenure on one of the greatest TV shows of all time, M*A*S*H.