Emmy-winning actress and MASH star Loretta Swit dies at 87
As reported by AP, Swit appeared in nearly every episode of MASH*, exploring themes like PTSD, racism, and sexism. Alan Alda credited Swit for inspiring deeper storylines for her character, saying she moved beyond the one-dimensional portrayal to something more authentic and inspiring.Stage And Screen CareerAside from MASH*, Swit acted in Broadway shows like Same Time, Next Year, and The Mystery of Edwin Drood. She also became an animal rights activist, selling merchandise such as her SwitHeart perfume to support animal welfare efforts.advertisementRaised in Passaic, New Jersey, by Polish immigrants, Swit studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts before relocating to Hollywood in 1969.Her reputation lives on not only from her performances but in the lives of fans—nurses in particular—who were inspired by her Major Houlihan.She leaves behind a career that assisted in redefining the way women were represented on television.(With inputs from AP)
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