Gailard Sartain in the 1989 film “Blaze.” He was best known for his long stint on the variety series “Hee Haw,” but he also had a long and diverse movie career. Sidney Baldwin/Touchstone ...

Gailard Sartain, known for his roles in Hee Haw, Ernest films, The Buddy Holly Story, and Mississippi Burning, has died at 81.

Gailard Sartain, known for his roles in Hee Haw, The Buddy Holly Story and the Ernest series, passed away at 78. The actor is survived by his wife Mary Jo ...

‘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 ...

Actor Gailard Sartain, known for his roles in Hee Haw and the Ernest franchise, died at the age of 78 on June 19, 2025. According to People Magazine, he lost his life due to natural causes.

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.

A double loss for ‘Hee Haw’ fans Sartain’s passing marks a second recent loss for 'Hee Haw' fans. His co-star Lulu Roman, known for her comedic skits on the show, passed away in late April.

Actor Gailard Sartain, 81, passed away on June 19, 2025. The Hee Haw star died from natural causes, and his wife, Mary Jo, told The Hollywood Reporter on June 20: “Actually he died of silliness ...

The pride of Tulsa also showed up in three Ernest movies, played The Big Bopper in ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ and did nine films ...

Oklahoma actor and comedian Gailard Sartain, known for his role on "Hee Haw," died at age 78. Sartain's career spanned three decades and included roles in "The Outsiders," "Mississippi Burning," and ...

Oklahoma actor and comedian Gailard Sartain, known for his role on "Hee Haw," died at age 78. Sartain's career spanned three decades and included roles in "The Outsiders," "Mississippi Burning ...