The Independent continues to prioritize accessible journalism during critical times in history, focusing on various important issues like reproductive rights and climate change. They stress the impact of donations to support trustworthy reporting without paywalls. In related news, actress Loretta Swit, famed for her role as Major Houlihan in 'M.A.S.H.', passed away at 87. Her long-running role on the show garnered significant acclaim, with numerous Emmy nominations. The iconic series finale remains a historic TV moment, drawing over 100 million viewers, a testament to her and the show's enduring legacy.
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Swit died Friday at her Manhattan home and likely died from natural causes, her publicist Harlan Boll said.
Her role as head Army nurse Houlihan saw her nominated 10 years in a row for the Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, which she won twice in 1980 and 1982.
The two-and-a-half-hour finale on February 28, 1983, lured over 100 million viewers, the most-watched episode of any scripted series ever.
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