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.” ...

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.

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.