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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Loretta Swit, who died at age of 87? Here's all about MASH star's career, life, family and death
Loretta Swit , best known for her role as Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on the long-running series MASH, died on May 30. She was 87. The news was confirmed by her representative. Death Confirmed Swit died at her home in New York City. Her representative, Harlan Boll, shared that the police recorded her death at 12:01 p.m. on May 30. The cause of death is believed to be natural. Recognized for Role in 'MASH' Swit gained attention for her performance in the series MASH. She received Emmy nominations every year from 1974 to 1983. She won in 1980 and again in 1982. Her character changed over time, reflecting the show's shift from comedy to drama. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Evolution of Major Houlihan At the beginning, Houlihan was portrayed as a strict and unlikable character. This changed in later episodes. In season four, she began to question her relationship with Frank Burns. In season five, she stayed behind to help a patient, which showed her dedication. In another episode, she shared her feelings with fellow nurses, revealing her loneliness. Also Read: Love Island USA Season 7: Who are new love islanders? See release date, time, episode schedule, contestants, host and where to watch Live Events Later MASH Moments In season six, Margaret and Hawkeye were stuck in a hut during an attack. They shared a night together, ending their rivalry. Swit also appeared on the 'Rickles' special in 1975 with Larry Linville. Career After MASH Swit continued acting after MASH. She starred in TV movies like The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and The Execution. She also appeared on shows like The Love Boat and Diagnosis Murder. Her film credits included Beer and Forest Warrior. Early Life and Acting Start Swit was born Loretta Jane Szwed in Passaic, New Jersey. She trained in singing and acting in New York City. She began her television career in 1969 with guest roles on several shows. Also Read: And Just Like That Season 3: How to watch series online? See release date, time, episode schedule, cast, storyline and where to watch Theater and Stage Performances Swit acted in theater throughout her life. She made her Broadway debut in 1975 and later toured with plays like Mame and The Vagina Monologues. She played many roles on stage over the decades. Personal Life and Animal Advocacy Swit was married to actor Dennis Holahan from 1983 to 1995. She supported animal rights and started the SwitHeart Animal Alliance. She received awards from various groups for her work helping animals. FAQs What was Loretta Swit's most famous role? Loretta Swit was best known for playing Major Margaret Houlihan on the TV series MASH from 1972 to 1983. What causes did Loretta Swit support? Loretta Swit supported animal welfare and founded SwitHeart Animal Alliance to raise money and awareness for animal protection.
Scotsman
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Look inside the tiny Scottish island property that's starring on Scotland's Home of the Year
IWC Media This year, they've downsized, with episode five featuring the Tiny Skye Cabin, which features a living room, bathroom and, on a mezzanine level, one bedroom . It's owned by Lena Vurma and her German husband, Thor Klein, who are both filmmakers. After applying, they were quite surprised to hear back from the SHOTY team, who wanted them to feature on the Highland and Islands shortlist. 'I thought you had to have a big mansion to take part,' says Vurma, who is originally from Switzerland, and has lived in other small structures, like a yurt, cabin and shepherd's hut. The creative couple, whose film Leonora in the Morning Light is released this summer, built the tin-clad dusky blue structure themselves. They wanted to make the most of the ferny hillside and its glorious vista down to Loch Harport on the Minginish Peninsula 'My husband and I bought our croft in autumn 2020, then, of course, there was the pandemic, and Brexit, so we basically went there and put a caravan on the plot,' says Vurma. 'And then the year after, we started to build, with the help of a local builder called Richard. He came highly recommended by our architect, Ian, who designed the cabin for us. Basically, it was an independent production. Thor and I are filmmakers, so we're used to doing these kinds of things on a budget. I oversaw the whole build, and ordered the material, and then Richard built it. And whenever he needed a hand or when we needed more people to help, like when it came to erecting the whole frame, then neighbours chipped in with their manpower. It was a really good collaboration that took quite a long time, but turned out'. Now, they've added a shepherd's hut nearby, which they're letting out to holidaymakers. As well as being on a programme that would 'make our mums proud', getting the word out about that was another incentive to appear on SHOTY. Appropriately, considering the couple's livelihoods, there are cinematic views all around. To take advantage of these, they've installed a surprisingly generous walk-in shower, which boasts the palest green mosaic tiles and floor-to-ceiling windows. There's nobody around, so there's no need for frosted glass or curtains. 'Only the roe deer can see you,' says Vurma. The pair will sometimes go for a dip down at the loch, before walking back to the house and defrosting in a hot shower. To switch between the two is part of the appeal. They love the contrasts between a simple place, and a dramatic landscape. 'We were quite intrigued by how cosy a small space can be, and the exchange with the elements outside,' says the owner. 'So inside is quite minimalist, but then you have this kind of grandiose landscape outside, which makes it feel bigger, in a way'. As the couple regularly travel for their jobs, they're used to being itinerant and having few possessions. That certainly made prepping for their Anna, Banjo and Danny visit easier. 'There's not so much to tidy up because there's not so much here anyway,' Vurma says. In fact, the Tiny Skye Cabin has zero clutter. In the main living space, the signature items include a wood-burning stove and a sheepskin rug, as well as binoculars and checked blankets, to sling over their laps when they're sitting on the deck and looking out for sea eagles. There isn't even a telly. Instead, if they want to watch anything, they have a projector up in the bedroom. We suppose a trditional gogglebox would ruin the vibe. 'Our style is kind of a fusion between Scandi and maybe Japanese minimalism, though the look of the hut is also in the tradition of the Highland agricultural sheds,' says Vurma. 'But then inside, of course, there's a little surprise, because you can live in it'. When you own less, you are perhaps more likely to treasure the items you do possess. 'Everything we have comes with a story,' says Vurma. Their favourite pieces include a beautiful wing-back Hans Wegner-esque seats. 'It's actually from the Talisker Distillery. They have these refurbished chairs, and we had a friend who worked there - a tour guide. She bought some from the distillery, and then sold it to us for quite a good price,' says the owner. 'They're by a British designer, so it's pretty cool to have them in our cabin now'. Up in the bedroom, the main 'ornament' is a fox mask that features in Leonora in the Morning Light, which was shot in Mexico. 'I transported it back, basically, almost wearing it because you couldn't fit it in a bag,' she says. This space is Vurma's favourite, though it's a close call. 'That's a really tough one. I mean, I personally like to be upstairs, as when you sit up in bed, you see the Cuillin Mountain range. It's just perfectly framed, like a painting that always changes,' she says. 'But then we really love the bench downstairs, where we have breakfast and dinner, and we see the road from there, and the eagles. It's a really good spot to a see what's out there, how the weather changes and all the different animals'. Scotland's Home of the Year, Ep5/7: Highlands & Islands, Monday 19 May, BBC One Scotland, 8.30-9.00pm, 1 . The living room in the Tiny Skye Cabin IWC Media Photo: IWC Media Photo Sales 4 . The mezzanine level bedroom IWC Media Photo: IWC Media Photo Sales
Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Inside rare 1950s Cold War bunker built to detect impending nuclear attack – and it could be yours for £20,000
The property was one a 'vital part' of Britain's defences LIVE HISTORY Inside rare 1950s Cold War bunker built to detect impending nuclear attack – and it could be yours for £20,000 THE inside of a rare 1950s Cold War bunker - built to detect impending nuclear attacks - has been revealed. Buried 15ft underground in the Norfolk countryside, the former Royal Observer Corps (ROC) dugout was once part of a huge network of posts up and down the country. 8 The bunker was part of an early warning system to detect impending nuclear attack Credit: SWNS 8 It consists of two rooms - and would have been kitted out with basic furniture Credit: SWNS 8 The bunker contains an odd jumble of historic knick-knacks Credit: SWNS And now, the bizarre slice of history, consisting of two rooms, has hit the market - and could be yours for just £20,000. The bunker was built in 1957 in Dersingham, a quaint village in the west of the county - part of an early warning system to detect possible attacks and calculate their fallout. It was manned by trained uniformed volunteers from the 1950s through to 1991, when the last posts were closed and either demolished or sold off. Most remaining posts are in a derelict condition - marking this one as a particularly rare find. A metal ladder leads you down 15 feet into the bunker - which has two compartments. The smaller one contained the toilet, while the larger one was used for observation and sleeping. While in use, it would have been kitted out with standardised furniture in the form of canvas chairs, a folding table, shelf, cupboard and a pair of metal-framed bunk beds. Three vital pieces of equipment would also have been housed here: the Fixed Survey Meter, the Bomb Power Indicator and the Ground Zero Indicator. As well as the bunker, the site also features a concrete hut above ground. The Class A Orlitt hut first emerged in key locations around the country to allow the ROC to monitor and assess possible attacks by aircraft. Living in One of the World's Smallest Apartments Each hut was designed to house three observers, with each volunteer tasked with specific duties. The hut, together with the bunker, were built in response to the heightened threat of nuclear war back in 1957. Mark Upston, of East Anglian Auction House, said: "This is truly a special opportunity for those who are drawn to properties with historical significance. "This post was once a vital part of our defences and will be a treasured asset to a buyer keen on preserving our past." The bunker will be auctioned on May 8 with a £20,000 guide price. It comes after another unusual property also hit the market - this time for the rather greater price of £3.5 million. The impressive estate near Cardiff came complete with three kitchens, an orchard, stables - and even its own football pitch. But it came with a warning: not only was it right next to the A4232 - it was also just 0.8 miles from the M4. 8 A metal ladder leads you down 15 feet underground Credit: SWNS 8 The bunker is located in the quaint village of Dersingham, Norfolk Credit: SWNS 8 It was formerly operated by the Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Credit: SWNS 8 The property also features a concrete Class A Orlitt hut above ground Credit: SWNS 8 Three observers frequented the hut to monitor and assess possible attacks by aircraft Credit: SWNS
Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Inside the rare Cold War bunker on the market for £20,000 - and it has a VERY creepy surprise inside
A very rare Cold War bunker hidden in the Norfolk countryside has gone on the market for just £20,000 - with a very creepy surprise inside. Dersingham's Cold War-era Royal Observer Corps (ROC) post was once part of a huge network of observation posts up and down the country. It was built in 1957 as part of an early warning system to detect impending nuclear attack and calculate its fallout. The remarkable remnant of history is set to be auctioned for a guide price of £20,000 on May 8 and is located on the edge of the royal Sandringham Estate. Pictures of the spooky bunker show a metal ladder going down 15 feet into the ground. Inside, there are merely two rooms in total - with the smaller containing the toilet, while the larger room was used for observation and sleeping. But next to the rickety beads and threadbare walls, a bizarre naked mannequin can be seen in the photographs of the listing - making for a very strange sight. With nothing on, and only having a blonde wig and fake eyelashes, the chipped and dented figure adds an eerie feel to the photos of the historic shelter, having clearly been neglected for many years. While in use, the shelter would have been kitted out with standardised furniture in the form of canvas chairs, a folding table, shelf, cupboard and a pair of metal-framed bunk beds. It's clearly of its time - as on the wall there also hangs an asbestos fire blanket. On the shelves, there are old tin cans, while there's an old fire extinguisher in the corner. The Dersingham post was manned by trained uniformed volunteers from the 1950s through to 1991, when the last posts were closed and either demolished or sold off. Most remaining posts are in a derelict condition, which marks this particular one as a rare find. Hidden in the middle of the countryside, its listing makes for an unexpected treat. Three vital pieces of equipment would also have been housed here: the Fixed Survey Meter, the Bomb Power Indicator and the Ground Zero Indicator. The post features two key constructions with a concrete Class A Orlitt hut above ground, and a hidden underground bunker. Both structures were completed due to the heightened threat of nuclear war. The Orlitt hut first emerged in key locations around the country to allow the ROC to monitor and assess possible attacks by aircraft. Each hut was designed to house three observers, with each volunteer tasked with specific duties. Mark Upston, of East Anglian Auction House, said: 'This is truly a special opportunity for those who are drawn to properties with historical significance. 'This post was once a vital part of our defences and will be a treasured asset to a buyer keen on preserving our past.' In recent months, following growing threats of World War Three, Brits have been scrambling to get their hands on such shelters. Hollow shells ready to be dug into a fearful resident's garden are being flogged on eBay for nearly £10,000. Royal Observer Posts, designed to protect observers 15ft below the surface, are being snapped up for well over their asking price. Specialist companies are even offering to build fully-fitted prefabricated structures - saying they have seen a huge increase in inquiries following the outbreak of war in Ukraine.
The Independent
16-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
New Great British Bake Off judge names what ‘completely terrified' her about replacing Prue Leith
Lady Caroline Waldegrave says she was 'completely terrified' to take over from her friend Dame Prue Leith as the host of a charity version of The Great British Bake Off for a spell. The cookery book author has joined Paul Hollywood to judge the forthcoming series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4. The former co-owner and managing director of Leiths School of Food And Wine said: 'I was completely terrified. 'Then, when I turned up, I went to the shepherd's hut I was allotted and there were banners outside saying 'Welcome!' and flowers.' She added the production company, Love Productions, and Hollywood were 'just so kind and so friendly that I did relax'. Lady Waldegrave added that the 'mood is very light – there's a lot of laughter – and (co-hosts) Alison (Hammond) and Noel (Fielding) were so nice to me. 'Particularly Alison. I mean, she's so hugging that it was just magic.' Speaking about the advice from Dame Prue, the co-founder of Somerset's Dudwell Cookery School said her friend told her to follow the advice of the stylist, which as Lady Waldegrave is 'not interested in clothes' she was 'happy' to do. '(Prue) also said: 'When you think something, say it. Be brave and say what you think',' the baker added. 'She is brave and says what she thinks and I think I got braver.' Hollywood says Lady Waldegrave has the 'trump card from the off' as a lady following in footsteps of Dame Prue and Dame Mary Berry. 'From an aristocracy point of view, she's beaten the other two,' he said. 'We were gonna call her lady, but she said: 'No, no, no! I don't want to be called lady.' He also called her 'chatty and friendly', and said they 'got on straight away'. Co-presenter Hammond said Dame 'Prue was telling us how amazing she was, so we were really excited about meeting her and she was lovely – an absolute breath of fresh air', and Lady Waldegrave felt 'quite organic' joining the team. 'She's not too strict, I don't think she's as strict as Paul, She's a really lovely lady and really passionate about baking,' the This Morning star added. 'Most of the jokes go over her head. She's quite innocent. I found that endearing. She's a lovely addition to the family.' Hammond also said she 'taught her how to do a good selfie ', and 'apart from that, she didn't need any help. She just fitted right in'. The new series will see celebrity couple and podcast hosts Chris and Rosie Ramsey, Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway, actress and writer Meera Syal, comedian and Derry Girls star Tommy Tiernan and singer Self Esteem competing. TV presenter Gloria Hunniford, Chicken Shop Date YouTuber Amelia Dimoldenberg, The One Show's Roman Kemp, actress Maxine Peake and property expert Sarah Beeny have also been announced. The Great Celebrity Bake For Stand Up To Cancer returns to Channel 4 on Sunday at 7.40pm and on catch-up at
