Gailard Sartain, the actor best known for "The Buddy Holly Story" and "Hee Haw," died Tuesday, June 17, at the age of 78.

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In addition to starring on the show for 20 seasons, he appeared in films from 'Mississippi Burning' to 'Ernest Goes to Jail.' ...

Gailard Sartain, the actor best known for his long-running role on "Hee Haw" and memorable appearances in films such as "Mississippi Burning" and "The Buddy Holly Story," has died at age 81, it was ...

Gailard Sartain, the beloved actor and artist known for his roles in 'The Outsiders' and 'Fried Green Tomatoes,' passed away ...

Though best known for comedy, he also played serious roles, including a sinister sheriff in “Mississippi Burning.” The director Alan Rudolph cast him in nine films.