Almost OT: Dixie Carter (Designing Women) Dies--played Michael Stroka's Sister

[David]

 

Dixie Caster, best known as Julia Sugarbaker on Designing Women, died today at age 70.
No cause of death was given.

A decade prior to her legendary sitcom, Carter & Michael Stroka played siblings on The Edge of Night.
Carter also worked extensively on Broadway and was a cabaret performer.
She leaves husband Hal Holbrook behind.

RIP
)-:
David

[Annie]

Hi David i'm so sorry to hear the sad news.  May Her Soul Rest In Peace.
                    Love Anne

[quentin-channing]

NY Times says it was complications due to endometrial cancer.  I don't think the public knew she was ill. Very sad. I grew up with her. She was always on my tv as a kid. I remember her first from Filthy Rich, a sitcom she did with Delta Burke, before Designing Women. I really wish it would make it to dvd. From what I can remember it was hilarious, and a sendup of all the nighttime soaps I loved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHUkqCreXyQ

RIP Dixie Carter.

[Midnite]

A reminder-- comments should relate to DS.  Thanks.