Misty Rowe, Sartain's longtime Hee Haw co-star—often seen as Junior Samples' assistant—also paid tribute in a Facebook post. 'God Bless You, Gailard Sartain.

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

Gailard Sartain, who was beloved to country music fans as a longtime star of 'Hee Haw,' has died.

Actor Gailard Sartain, known for his 20-year run on "Hee Haw" and roles in "Mississippi Burning" and "The Buddy Holly Story," has passed away at 81.

Gailard Sartain became famous as a regular on Hee Haw. He died June 17 at the age of 78.

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.

Gailard Sartain, actor and comedian known for 'Hee Haw', 'The Outsiders' and 'Fried Green Tomatoes', has died at 78, according to The Church Studio.

Beloved character actor Gailard Sartain, known for “Hee Haw,” “Mississippi Burning” and “Fried Green Tomatoes,” has died at age 78. The Church Studio in Oklahoma, where he was a ...

Gailard Sartain, celebrated for his comedic performances on Hee Haw and roles in films like Fried Green Tomatoes and Mississippi Burning, has died at 78.

Gailard Sartain, who spent some 20 years on Hee Haw and appeared in three Ernest films, The Buddy Holly Story and Mississippi Burning, has died at 81.