RIP: Dixie Carter

[RBA]

Dixie Carter Dies

Originally posted Apr 10th 2010 7:51 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
http://ll-media.tmz.com/2010/04/10/photo-credit-15.jpgDixie Carter -- best known for her role on the television show "Designing Women" -- passed away at the age of 70.

Her husband, Hal Holbrook, told "Entertainment Tonight, "This has been a terrible blow to our family ... We would appreciate everyone understanding that this is a private family tragedy. Thank you."

Carter played Julia Sugarbaker on "Designing Women" from 1986-1993. She earned an Emmy nomination in 2007 for her guest stint on "Desperate Housewives."

She is survived by her two daughters, Mary Dixie and Ginna.

http://www.tmz.com/2010/04/10/dixie-carter-dies-designing-women/

[RichRed]

Wouldn't have guessed her husband, who's 15 years her senior, would outlive her. RIP.

[Joseph]

RIP Dixie. When I was growing up you epitomized southern women to me.

[GAC]

She died of complications from cancer. Rest in peace Dixie.

She was a hottie in Designing Women. Exemplified dignity and class. I actually liked her better then the others.

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