Beloved character actor Gailard Sartain, known for “Hee Haw,” “Mississippi Burning” and “Fried Green Tomatoes,” has died at age 78.

"Hee Haw" star Gailard Sartain has died. He was 81. The actor, who also appeared in "Mississippi Burning" and "The Buddy Holly Story," passed away from natural causes at his home on Thursday, his ...

Gailard Sartain, beloved for his role on 'Hee Haw,' passed away at 78. Discover how he was discovered by Jim Halsey for the iconic show and his successful 30-year career in Hollywood.

Gailard Sartain, the character actor and comedian whose breakthrough role on Hee Haw launched a career of playing Southern good-ol’-boy that included his memorable performance as The Big Bopper ...

Gailard Sartain, who was beloved to country music fans as a longtime star of Hee Haw, has died. Tulsa World reports that the actor, comedian and illustrator died on July 17, 2025.

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 ...

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 ...

Gailard Sartain, actor and comedian known for 'Hee Haw', 'The Outsiders' and 'Fried Green Tomatoes', has died at 78, according to The Church Studio.

Obsessed Beloved Star of ‘Ernest’ Movies and ‘Hee Haw’ Has Died at 78 ‘DIED OF SILLINESS’ Gailard Sartain passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged struggle with his health. Amber Levis ...

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 ...