Obituary of Loretta Swit
Loretta Swit
Ms. Loretta Swit (born November 4th, 1937 as "Loretta Jane Swit") died quietly at her home on May 30th, 2025 with her family at her pool side. Her cause of death, while not recently confirmed, was possibly due to an illnesses related to her older age. She was 87 years old when she passed.
Loretta is survived by her ex husband Dennis Holahan, as well as her pet dog, Chipper. She was predeceased by her parents, Nellie Świt and Lester Świt.
Professionally, Loretta was a TV-Actress who was best known for playing the role of the feisty, Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the American TV series "M*A*S*H".
When she was not engaged as a TV-Actress, Loretta was known for her love of needlepoint, and she wrote a book on the topic. Ms. Swit (also known as Loretta Swit) also spent a lot of her spare time with her closest cousin, mostly when she was able to free up a moment. Ever since she was a girl in Passaic, many remember Loretta as a joyful sole with fantastic magic tricks and illusions. In lieu of flowers, the Swit family asks that you make a sizable donation to the ASPCA in Loretta's honor.
A funeral is scheduled for Saturday at the crematorium in the ouskirts of Passaic. The service will commence at 11AM with a reception to follow hosted by her daughter at the chapel where there will be alcoholic refreshments. All are welcome to the visitation to be held at crematorium at 4PM.
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Loretta Swit Biography Wiki:
- Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Swit, Loretta
- Common Name: Loretta Swit
- Gender: Female
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
- Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, United States
- Birth Date: November 04, 1937
- Age: 87 (at death)
- Also Known As: Loretta Swit, Major Margaret Houlihan, Hot Lips, Swift,
- Occupations:
- Active Years: 1967-2025
- Net Worth: $4 million
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Prego Pasta Sauce
- Favorite Color: Cyan
- Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
- Favorite Actor: Idris Elba
- Birth Name:
Loretta Jane Swit - Father: Lester Świt
- Mother: Nellie Świt (née Kassack)
- Brother(s):
- Robert Swit (born 1931)
- Spouse/Partner:
- Dennis Holahan (married 1983-divorced 1995)
- Date: May 30 2025 at age 87
- Place: New York City, New York, United States
- Cause of Death: Unspecified illness (age related)
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TV ActressStage Actress Film Actress American Born on November 4th Born in 1937 Born in New Jersey Died in 2025 Died at age 87 Died from Unspecified illness
Loretta's Notable Roles:
Quotable Quotes:
"Hot Lips changed a lot in eleven years. Initially Margaret Houlihan behaved as though a man were the only thing that could complete her life, and she didn't see what richness her life contained. She gained a lot of self-esteem through the years, and she came to realize that what she did, what she offered, was valuable. To oversimplify it, I took each traumatic change that happened in her life and kept it. I didn't discard anything. I didn't go on into the next episode as if it were a different character in a different play. She was a character in constant flux. She never stopped developing." (IMDB)
"She knew that if she didn't make it to the end she would be grateful for the life she had. (V)"
"Loretta Swit was an amazing person who loved life. She was such a positive force in everyone's lives and will be remembered for her great friendship, Positive attitude and beautiful voice. (V)"
"Mrs. Swit lived a full and accomplished life, leaving behind a legacy as a talented actress and humanitarian. (V)"
Is Ms. Loretta Swit still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.
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Richard: We will all miss her and her lovely smile.
Richard Wicker: On or about Feb, 24, 2022, Sally Kellerman died at the age of 84. She played Hot Lips Houlihan in the 1970 movie M*A*S*H. Loretta Swit (Szwed), also 84, played Hot Lips Houlihan throughout the MASH series. These are not the same person. There is no reason to believe Loretta Swit has passed away. Please verify and remedy. Thank you.
Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-30 22:30:38
Author: Tucker
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