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Title: Almost OT: Dixie Carter (Designing Women) Dies--played Michael Stroka's Sister
Post by: David on April 11, 2010, 06:11:00 AM

 [ghost_sad]

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

Title: Re: Almost OT: Dixie Carter (Designing Women) Dies--played Michael Stroka's Sister
Post by: Annie on April 11, 2010, 11:27:52 AM

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

Title: Re: Almost OT: Dixie Carter (Designing Women) Dies--played Michael Stroka's Sister
Post by: quentin-channing on April 11, 2010, 10:41:03 PM

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

RIP Dixie Carter.

Title: Re: Almost OT: Dixie Carter (Designing Women) Dies--played Michael Stroka's Sister
Post by: Midnite on April 11, 2010, 11:02:29 PM

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