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Beloved Actor Gailard Sartain Passes Away at 78

6/20/2025

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Gailard Sartain, the cherished actor and artist from Tulsa, has died at 78 on June 17. Renowned for his memorable performances in "Hee Haw," "The Outsiders," and "Fried Green Tomatoes," he profoundly influenced Oklahoma's cultural landscape. Tributes pour in, celebrating his warmth and the indelible mark he left on film and art.

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Gailard Sartain, the cherished actor and artist from Tulsa, has died at 78 on June 17. Renowned for his memorable performances in "Hee Haw," "The Outsiders," and "Fried Green Tomatoes," he profoundly influenced Oklahoma's cultural landscape. Tributes pour in, celebrating his warmth and the indelible mark he left on film and art.