Actress Dixie Carter, Who Appeared in the "Designing Women" Sitcom, Dies at 70

Actress Dixie Carter, who played Julia Sugarbaker in the "Designing Women" sitcom, dies at age 70.

Actress Dixie Carter, who played Julia Sugarbaker on the sitcom "Designing Women," which ran from 1986 - 1993, has died. She was 70 years old. She died after fighting endometrial cancer.

Dixie Carter is survived by her husband of nearly 26 years, Hal Holbrook, and by her two daughters Mary Dixie and Ginna. Rest in peace Dixie. You were a helluva actress!