When Loretta Swit, the iconic Hot Lips Houlihan of MASH*, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 87, the world lost not just a beloved actress but a symbol of one of TV’s most unforgettable characters. However, what added an extra layer of shock and emotion was a rumor that has quickly spread through social media: that Swit’s last phone call was to her longtime co-star Alan Alda (Hawkeye), leaving him emotional and shaken.
Is this rumor true? And if so, what does it tell us about the profound bond between these two beloved characters? Here’s what we know, and what it all means for fans, the show’s legacy, and the emotional world that has been created over decades.
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