Gailard Sartain, Character Actor and ‘Hee Haw’ Regular, Dies at 81 Though best known for comedy, he also played serious roles, including a sinister sheriff in “Mississippi Burning.” ...

‘Hee Haw,’ ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ Star Dead at 81 Gailard Sartain made a whopping nine movies with Alan Rudolph. Jennifer M. Wood Jun 21, 2025 4:24 PM EDT ...

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.

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

Gailard Sartain died of natural causes in his Tulsa, Oklahoma, hometown at age 81. The TV and film actor broke out in shows like 'Hee Haw' and 'The Sonny & Cher Show' before starring in ...

Gailard Sartain, who spent two decades on the sketch variety show “Hee Haw,” has died at age 81.

Gailard Sartain, who spent two decades on the sketch variety show “Hee Haw,” has died at age 81.