With the passing of Loretta Swit, who is your favorite M*A*S*H character?
Farewell to a TV Icon: Loretta Swit of M*A*S*H Dies at 87
Loretta Swit, the beloved Emmy-winning actress best known for her role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips†Houlihan on *M*A*S*H*, has died at age 87. A defining presence on the long-running military sitcom, Swit starred in 240 of the show’s 251 episodes, earning two Emmy Awards and cementing her legacy as a television icon. Her passing marks the end of an era for fans of the groundbreaking 1970s series, which remains one of the most critically acclaimed and culturally impactful shows in TV history. Beyond her work on screen, Swit was a passionate animal rights advocate, founding the SwitHeart Animal Alliance and publishing a book of animal-themed watercolors. As fans reflect on her legacy, many are revisiting *M*A*S*H*’s unforgettable ensemble cast, including Alan Alda, Gary Burghoff, Jamie Farr, and others. This poll invites viewers to honor Loretta Swit by choosing their favorite *M*A*S*H* character, celebrating the show’s lasting influence on generations of television audiences.
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- Hawkeye Pierce (Alan Alda)
- Margaret “Hot Lips†Houlihan (Loretta Swit)
- Radar O'Reilly (Gary Burghoff)
- B.J. Hunnicutt (Mike Farrell)
- Sherman T. Potter (Harry Morgan)
- Maxwell Klinger (Jamie Farr)
- Frank Burns (Larry Linville)
- Charles Emerson Winchester III (David Ogden Stiers)
- Henry Blake (McLean Stevenson)