'Hee Haw' actor, singer dead at 78

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A comedian and gospel singer who performed at President Ronald Reagan's inauguration has died.Lulu Roman, best known for her different roles on "Hee Haw," died Wednesday, April 23 at 78, according to multiple media outlets. Lulu Roman performs at The Grand Ole Opry on October 22, 2012, in Nashville, Tennessee.

(Photo by Beth Gwinn/Getty Images)Over the years, Roman performed alongside some legendary artists, including Dolly Parton and George Jones, according to an obituary and account of her career posted to Legacy.com. ‘Mass casualty incident’: 1 dead after Florida hit-and-run boat crash involving ferrySpotify lists "On The Battlefield," "That's The Man I'm Looking For," "The King of Who I Am" and "The Old Church House" as some of her most well-known songs.



Roman was a mainstay on "Hee Haw" over multiple decades, establishing herself as a gifted comedian in addition to her musical work. Her national spotlight widened further when she performed at President Ronald Reagan's inauguration in 1980. She was inducted into the Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame in the late 1990s, and was also honored by the Christian Music Hall of Fame, according to the Gospel Music Association.

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