Adieu, Major Houlihan: Loretta Swit, Star of 'M*A*S*H,' Dead at 87

Loretta Swit, who starred as quick-witted Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the TV series "M*A*S*H," has died. She was 87.

A spokesperson for the actress confirmed to Fox News Digital that Swit passed away on Friday at her home in New York City. The suspected cause of death is natural causes.

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In her lifetime, Swit was honored with several awards for her acting, including the People's Choice Award, The Genie Award, The Silver Satellite Award, The Jean Golden Halo Award, the Pacific Broadcasters Award, and two Emmy Awards.  With 10 Emmy nominations and four nominations for the Golden Globe, she most recently received her third Career Achievement Award.  

Beege Welborn

I always thought she was so gorgeous and just a shriek. 

RIP, dear ma'am, and thank you for the laughs.

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