St. Augustine is remembering one of its most beloved honorary residents — Emmy-winning actress and longtime animal welfare champion Loretta Swit — who died last week at the age of 85.
Known to the world as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on the groundbreaking television series MASH*, Swit was also known throughout St. Johns County for her kindness, generosity, and deep ties to the local community.
A frequent visitor and outspoken supporter of local causes, Swit served as Grand Marshal of the 2016 St. Augustine Easter Parade and was an honorary board member of Ayla’s Acres No-Kill Animal Shelter, a cause close to her heart…