"Designing Women" Star Dixie Carter Dies
Posted on Apr 10, 2010 @ 12:18PM
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"Designing Women" actress Dixie Carter has died at the age of 70.
She was best known for playing the quick-witted Southerner Julia Sugarbaker for seven years on the CBS sitcom, but she had a host of roles on Broadway and TV.
She's survived by her husband, actor Hal Holbrook and two daughters, Mary Dixie and Ginna.
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"This has been a terrible blow to our family," her husband said in a statement.
"We would appreciate everyone understanding that this is a private family tragedy. Thank you."
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In 2007, Carter received an Emmy nomination for a stint as the devious mother-in-law of Marcia Cross' character, Bree Hodge, on "Desperate Housewives."
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Dixie was the epitome of class, charm, substance and talent. You will be sorely missed as a talent and a role model. Love to your sweet husband Hal and family.
Posted Sun, 04/11/2010 - 9:52pm
*gasp* WHY? omg so sad
Posted Sun, 04/11/2010 - 7:10pm
You will be missed Dixi. The wicked sence of humor and southern charm mix is what made you amazing. R.I.P.
Posted Sun, 04/11/2010 - 5:51pm
A very sad loss. She was extremely talented.
Posted Sun, 04/11/2010 - 4:51pm
How very sad. I used to worship "Julia Sugarbaker" and I am going to truly miss that sophisticated drawl of hers. RIP, Dixie!!
Posted Sun, 04/11/2010 - 2:48pm
i love dixie and hal...such a sweet couple. sympathies to her family and friends.
Posted Sun, 04/11/2010 - 1:23pm
RIP..she was great on Designing Women
Posted Sun, 04/11/2010 - 12:19pm
Dixie had a great comidic delivery and was a wonderful talent, I find it hard to mention her in the pass tense . Condolences to her family.
Posted Sun, 04/11/2010 - 12:09pm