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Loretta Swit, 'M*A*S*H' actress, dies at 87

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Swit passed away at her home in New York City on Friday from what's believed to be natural causes. Swit played Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on one of TV's most legendary programs, "M*A*S*H."

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  1. Military.com

    Loretta Swit, Emmy-Winner Who Played Houlihan on Pioneering TV Series 'M.A.S.H.,' Has Died at 87 (opens Military.com)

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    Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Major Margaret Houlihan on the pioneering hit TV series “M.A.S

  2. UPI

    'M*A*S*H' star, animal activist Loretta Swit dies at 87 (opens UPI)

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    Loretta Swit died Friday at age 87. Following her Emmy-winning role on "M*A*S*H," she became an animal activist later in life.

  3. Forbes

    Loretta Swit Dies: The ‘M*A*S*H’ Emmy Award Winner Was 87 (opens Forbes)

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    Loretta Swit, who rose to fame as Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in the long-running M*A*S*H, died on Thursday at her home in New York City.

  4. The Daily Caller

    ‘MASH’ Star Loretta Swit Dead At 87 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Loretta Swit, best known for playing Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on “MASH,” died Friday at her home in New York City at the age of 87.

  5. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Loretta Swit, known for role as Major Margaret Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies at 87 (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Loretta Swit, the actress best known for her role as Major Margaret Houlihan on the acclaimed television series "M*A*S*H," has died.

  6. New York Post

    Loretta Swit, who played Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan on ‘M*A*S*H,’ dead at 87 (opens New York Post)

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    Loretta Swit reportedly died of suspected natural causes shortly after midnight on Friday at her home in New York City.

  7. Fox26 Houston

    Loretta Swit, star of “M*A*S*H," dies at 87 (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    Actress Loretta Swit was best known for her character, Maj. Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan, from "M*A*S*H."

  8. Los Angeles Times

    Loretta Swit, who played libido-driven Maj. 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies at 87 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Loretta Swit, who played Maj. Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on TV's 'M*A*S*H' from 1972 to 1983, died Friday in her New York apartment. She was 87.

  9. Breitbart News

    Loretta Swit, Emmy-Winning 'M*A*S*H' Star, Dies at 87 (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Actress Loretta Swit, perhaps beloved most for her character Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan, which she played from 1972 to 1983 on the long-running hit sitcom "M*A*S*H," has died. She was 87.

  10. Times Of San Diego

    Loretta Swit -- 'Hot Lips' of `M*A*S*H' fame -- dies at 87 (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Loretta Swit, who won a pair of Emmy Awards for her portrayal of tough-talking yet big-hearted Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the long-running "M*A*S*H" television series, died Friday in New York at age 87.

  11. NBC 6 South Florida

    Emmy-winning 'M.A.S.H.' actress Loretta Swit dies at 87 (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Major Margaret Houlihan on the pioneering hit TV series “M.A.S.H.,” has died

  12. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Major Margaret Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies at 87 (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Loretta Swit, the actress best known for her role as Major Margaret Houlihan on the acclaimed television series "M*A*S*H," has died.

  13. The Guardian

    Loretta Swit, who played ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan on M*A*S*H, dies aged 87 (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The actor, who won two Emmy awards, was best known for being one of longest-serving cast members on the hit series

  14. NBC News

    Loretta Swit, the Emmy-winning 'M*A*S*H' actress, dies at 87 (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Loretta Swit, the Emmy-winning actress most well-known for her leading role on "M*A*S*H," has died, her representatives said Friday.

  15. WTOP Washington DC

    Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Maj. Houlihan on pioneering series ‘M.A.S.H.,’ has died at 87 (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Major Margaret Houlihan, the demanding head nurse of a behind-the-lines surgical unit during the Korean War on the pioneering hit TV series “M.A.S.H.,” has died. She was 87.

  16. CBS News

    Loretta Swit, actor who starred on TV (opens CBS News)

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    Loretta Swit played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the TV series "M*A*S*H."

  17. Variety

    Loretta Swit, ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan on ‘MASH,’ Dies at 87 (opens Variety)

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    Loretta Swit, who played Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on seminal TV comedy "MASH," died Friday at her home in New York City. She was 87.

  18. Fox News

    Loretta Swit, star of 'M*A*S*H,' dead at 87 (opens Fox News)

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    Emmy-winning actress Loretta Swit, famous for "M*A*S*H," was a dedicated animal rights advocate and supporter of veterans' causes.

  19. The Hollywood Reporter

    Loretta Swit, Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 87 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Loretta Swit, the actress known for her pioneering turn as the disciplined Maj. Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on M*A*S*H, has died. She was 87.

  20. WHDH Boston

    Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Houlihan on pioneering TV series ‘M.A.S.H.,’ has died at 87 - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Major Margaret Houlihan, the demanding head nurse of a behind-the-lines surgical unit during the Korean

  21. KESQ Palm Springs

    Loretta Swit of `M*A*S*H' Fame Dies at 87 (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (KESQ) - Loretta Swit, who won a pair of Emmy Awards for her portrayal of tough-talking yet big-hearted Major Margaret ``Hot Lips'' Houlihan on the long-running ``M*A*S*H'' television series, died today in New York at age 87. Her publicist, B.

  22. Deadline

    Loretta Swit Dies: Emmy-Winning ‘M*A*S*H’ Star Was 87 (opens Deadline)

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    Loretta Swit, who played Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on all 251 episodes of the classic dramedy 'M*A*S*H,' died May 30 at her NYC home. She was 87.

  23. Wfmy News 2

    Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Houlihan on TV series 'M.A.S.H.' dies at 87 (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    She played the demanding head nurse of a behind-the-lines surgical unit during the Korean War and along with Alan Alda was the show's longest-serving cast member.

  24. WFMZ Allentown

    Loretta Swit, who played Houlihan on TV (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Major Margaret Houlihan on the pioneering hit TV series “M.A.S.H.,” has died. She was 87. Swit played the demanding head nurse of

  25. WMUR

    Loretta Swit, who played Maj. Houlihan on 'M.A.S.H.,' dies at 87 (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Major Margaret Houlihan, the head nurse of a behind-the-lines surgical unit during the Korean War on the hit TV series “M.A.S.H.,” has died.

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