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. His career began with sketch comedy before his big break on Hee Haw, where he played Sheriff Orville P. Bullmoose. Sartain was also a respected artist and illustrator, designing album covers and contributing to national magazines.
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