Dixie Carter Dies at 70

Dixie Carter

Dixie Carter has died at the age of 70.

Carter is best known for her role as Julia Sugarbaker in the 80′s sitcom, Designing Women. She also guest starred on Desperate Housewives in 2007. She even garnered an Emmy nomination for her guest spot on the show.

Dixie’s husband of 25-years, Hal Holbrook, asked for privacy while grieving his wife. He told ET: “This has been a terrible blow to our family … We would appreciate everyone understanding that this is a private family tragedy. Thank you.

The couple have two daughters, Mary Dixie and Ginna, who appeared on an episode of Designing Women with their mother.

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