South Arkansas Now
By Staff Reporters
June 19, 2025
TULSA – Beloved actor and illustrator Gailard Sartain, best known for his roles on Hee Haw and in classic films such as The Buddy Holly Story, The Outsiders, and Fried Green Tomatoes, has died at the age of 78.
Sartain passed away on June 17, 2025, according to reports confirmed by close family and the Tulsa World. Known for his larger-than-life presence both on-screen and in the Tulsa arts community, Sartain leaves behind a legacy that spans decades in television, film, and visual art.
He first rose to national fame as a regular cast member on Hee Haw, bringing a mix of wit and warmth to American households throughout the 1970s. His film career included memorable appearances alongside Hollywood legends, and his unmistakable voice and personality made him a go-to character actor throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
A proud Tulsan, Sartain was also a gifted painter and illustrator, known for his work in the local arts scene. Many fans remember him not just for his humor, but for his deeply rooted appreciation for Oklahoma culture and heritage.
Details on funeral arrangements have not yet been made public.
SARTAIN, Gailard (Gailard Lee Sartain)
Born: 9/18/1946, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A.
Died: 6/17/2025, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A
Gailard Sartain’s westerns – actor:
Walker, Texas Ranger (TV) – 1993 (C.D. Parker)
Wagons East – 1994 (J.P. Moreland)
Wagons East – 1994 (J.P. Moreland)
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