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Beloved character actor Gailard Sartain, known for “Hee Haw,” “Mississippi Burning” and “Fried Green Tomatoes,” has died at age 78. The Church Studio in Oklahoma, where he was a visitor and his wife ...

Gailard Sartain, the very funny character actor who spent some 20 years on Hee Haw, appeared in three Ernest films with Jim Varney and displayed a flair for the dramatic in The Buddy Holly Story and ...

‘Hee Haw’ Star Dies at 78 After Long Health Decline originally appeared on Parade. Gailard Sartain, beloved comedian and Hee Haw star, has died. He was 78 years old. On June 20, The Church Studio ...

Actor Gailard Sartain, who spent two decades on the country variety show Hee Haw and appeared in three Ernest films with Jim Varney, died this week of natural causes. Reports differ on what day he ...

Gailard Sartain, the beloved character actor known for his comedic flair on Hee Haw and memorable performances in films like Fried Green Tomatoes and Mississippi Burning, has passed away . He was 78.

Beloved character actor Gailard Sartain, known for "Hee Haw," "Mississippi Burning" and "Fried Green Tomatoes," has died at age 78. The Church Studio in Oklahoma, where he was a visitor and his wife ...