Loretta Swit (1937 - 2025) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 05-30-2025, 03:21 PM

https://abc7.com/post/loretta-swit-k...s-87/16601561/

NEW YORK (KABC) -- Loretta Swit, the actress best known for her role as Major Margaret Houlihan on the acclaimed television series "M*A*S*H," died Friday at her home in New York City, her publicist said. She was 87.

The cause of death was preliminarily suspected to be natural causes, according to a police report, her spokesperson said. A coroner's investigation was pending.

During her long career, Swit was honored with such recognition as the People's Choice Award, Genie Award, Silver Satellite Award, Jean Golden Halo Award, Pacific Broadcasters Award, and two Emmy Awards. With 10 Emmy nominations and four nominations for the Golden Globe, she most recently has received her third Career Achievement Award.

She teamed with some of the most memorable names in the world of entertainment, and made her Broadway debut in "Same Time, Next Year" opposite Ted Bessell and toured with two illustrious "Mames," Susan Hayward and Celeste Holm, playing the title role of Mame herself years later in New York and Pennsylvania. She has appeared in over 1,200 performances of Shirley Valentine - a role for which she won Chicago's most prestigious theatrical honor, the Sarah Siddons Award.

stevea · 05-30-2025, 04:37 PM

Sad news--just heard it on the radio. RIP.

TVShowAddict · 05-30-2025, 06:10 PM

87 years old is a good run! Rest in peace Loretta

king of comedy · 05-30-2025, 06:50 PM

I saw her at Chillerfest last month. I didn't go up and meet her but she looked good. R.I.P. Loretta.

opus · 05-30-2025, 11:29 PM

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TMC · 05-31-2025, 01:15 AM

I found this on Bluesky:

Dude111 · 05-31-2025, 09:57 AM

Very very sad............

Ohio8 · 05-31-2025, 04:54 PM

Marcus2026 · 05-31-2025, 05:41 PM

All next week, MeTV will air Margaret-centered episodes of M*A*S*H, featuring the best of Hot Lips.

TMC · 05-31-2025, 08:14 PM

M*A*S*H Star Alan Alda Pays Tribute to Loretta Swit: 'More Than Acting Her Part, She Created It'

Alan Alda opens up about how much the late, great Loretta Swit helped to shape M*A*S*H over the course of its 11-season run.

Bonniegirl · 05-31-2025, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus2026

All next week, MeTV will air Margaret-centered episodes of M*A*S*H, featuring the best of Hot Lips.

That is nice!

Sad about her passing.

Rest in peace Loretta.

TMC · 06-02-2025, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus2026

All next week, MeTV will air Margaret-centered episodes of M*A*S*H, featuring the best of Hot Lips.

Honor thy Major: Margaret Houlihan's emotional evolution across 10 episodes

10 episodes that show how the character changes over the course of the show.

TMC · 06-07-2025, 04:59 PM

Other than a role in some minor film in 2019 she had no acting credits since 1998. So she pretty much retired at 60?

Ohio8 · 06-12-2025, 09:03 PM

Loretta's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

TMC · 07-08-2025, 12:53 AM

The late Loretta Swit revolutionized the way characters develop on TV

Margaret Houlihan evolved throughout M*A*S*H's 11 seasons. Learn about how Loretta Swit's influence changed the character— and television— forever!

05-30-2025, 03:21 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,386	Loretta Swit (1937 - 2025) https://abc7.com/post/loretta-swit-k...s-87/16601561/ NEW YORK (KABC) -- Loretta Swit, the actress best known for her role as Major Margaret Houlihan on the acclaimed television series "MAS*H," died Friday at her home in New York City, her publicist said. She was 87. The cause of death was preliminarily suspected to be natural causes, according to a police report, her spokesperson said. A coroner's investigation was pending. During her long career, Swit was honored with such recognition as the People's Choice Award, Genie Award, Silver Satellite Award, Jean Golden Halo Award, Pacific Broadcasters Award, and two Emmy Awards. With 10 Emmy nominations and four nominations for the Golden Globe, she most recently has received her third Career Achievement Award. She teamed with some of the most memorable names in the world of entertainment, and made her Broadway debut in "Same Time, Next Year" opposite Ted Bessell and toured with two illustrious "Mames," Susan Hayward and Celeste Holm, playing the title role of Mame herself years later in New York and Pennsylvania. She has appeared in over 1,200 performances of Shirley Valentine - a role for which she won Chicago's most prestigious theatrical honor, the Sarah Siddons Award.

05-31-2025, 04:54 PM	#8
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,953	Attached Images

06-12-2025, 09:03 PM	#14
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,953	Loretta's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Attached Images

05-30-2025, 04:37 PM	#2
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,695	Sad news--just heard it on the radio. RIP.

05-30-2025, 06:10 PM	#3
TVShowAddict Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2018 Posts: 298	87 years old is a good run! Rest in peace Loretta

05-30-2025, 06:50 PM	#4
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	I saw her at Chillerfest last month. I didn't go up and meet her but she looked good. R.I.P. Loretta.

05-30-2025, 11:29 PM	#5
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,492

05-31-2025, 01:15 AM	#6
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,305	I found this on Bluesky:

05-31-2025, 09:57 AM	#7
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,319	Very very sad............

05-31-2025, 05:41 PM	#9
Marcus2026 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 27, 2023 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts: 969	All next week, MeTV will air Margaret-centered episodes of MAS*H, featuring the best of Hot Lips.

05-31-2025, 08:14 PM	#10
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,305	*MASH Star Alan Alda Pays Tribute to Loretta Swit: 'More Than Acting Her Part, She Created It'** Alan Alda opens up about how much the late, great Loretta Swit helped to shape MAS*H over the course of its 11-season run.

06-07-2025, 04:59 PM	#13
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,305	Other than a role in some minor film in 2019 she had no acting credits since 1998. So she pretty much retired at 60?

07-08-2025, 12:53 AM	#15
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,305	The late Loretta Swit revolutionized the way characters develop on TV Margaret Houlihan evolved throughout MAS*H's 11 seasons. Learn about how Loretta Swit's influence changed the character— and television— forever!