NEW YORK CITY—On Friday, May 30, the ever-so-talented actress, Loretta Swit died. She is best known for her role as Major Margaret, “Hot Lips, Houlihan,” on the hit television series, M*A*S*H. Her Rep., Hollywood publicist, B Harlan Boll, reportedly told CBS that she died at her New York City home, indicating that she most likely died of natural causes. She was 87.

The CBS hit series M*A*S*H aired from 1970 to 1983, eleven seasons. Swit, portrayed, Margaret Houlihan the rule-following head nurse of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean Conflict. Swit won two Emmys for her role and was nominated for four Golden Globe awards. About two or three years into the series, Swit’s character is fraternizing with the married Dr. Frank Burns. The romance ensues adding more comedy

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