Obituary of Dixie Carter

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Dixie Carter

Dixie Virginia Carter (born May 25, 1939 in McLemoresville, Tennessee) was a TV actress who was best known for roles as Julia Sugarbaker on the 1986-1993 American TV sitcom, “Designing Women” and as Randi King on the 1999-2002 drama series, “Family Law.” Dixie died on April 10, 2010 and her death was possibly because of an accident. She died at age 70.

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Dixie Carter Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Carter, Dixie
    • Common Name: Dixie Carter
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: McLemoresville, Tennessee, United States
    • Birth Date: May 25, 1939
    • Age: 70 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1960-2010
    • Religion: Christian
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
    • Favorite Color: Fuchsia
    • Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
    • Favorite Actor: Cary Grant

    Dixie's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Dixie Virginia Carter
    • Father: Halbert Carter
    • Mother: Esther Virginia Hillsman
    • Sister(s):
      • Melba Helen Heath (1917-2007)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Arthur Carter (married 1967-divorced 1977)
      • George Hearn (married 1977-divorced 1979)
      • Hal Holbrook (married 1984-2010, her death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Mary Dixie Carter
      • Ginna Carter

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 10 2010 at age 70
  • Place: Houston, Texas, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (endometrial)
  • Interment: Buried at McLemoresville Cemetery

Category Tags:

TV ActressFilm Actress American Born on May 25th Born in 1939 Born in Tennessee Died in 2010 Died at age 70 Died from Cancer

Dixie's Notable Roles:

  • Designing Woman
  • Family Law
  • Out of the Blue

Quotable Quotes:

"Certainly if we hope to enhance and extend whatever natural assets we were given, we must expect to make an effort, if not actually great labor." (IMDB)

"Dixie Carter lived a remarkable life full of talent, grace, and philanthropy, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and impact others. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-01-01 16:43:03
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