Lulu Roman, the Hee Haw comedian and gospel singer who turned her life around during her long run on the country music variety show. has died at 78.

A close friend of the actress, who was known as a staple on the long-running comedy sketch series, confirmed her death to PEOPLE on Thursday, April 24.

Former “Hee Haw” star Gailard Sartain has died. He was 78. “We are saddened by the loss of Gailard Sartain, an extraordinary actor, artist, and comedian,” The Church Studio wrote on Facebook.

The comedy-music show Hee Haw aired from 1969 to 1993, and Sartain appeared as a number of recurring characters including Maynard, the bumbling store assistant, and Orville, the cook at Lulu’s ...

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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 Tulsa native is survived by his wife Mary Jo The post Gailard Sartain, ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ and ‘Hee Haw’ Actor, Dies at 78 appeared first on TheWrap.

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Known for his work in country music variety series Hee Haw in the 1970s and movies including Mississippi Burning, The Outsiders and Fried Green Tomatoes, Sartain is survived by his wife of 36 ...