Dixie Carter: Designing Women's Julia Sugarbaker Dies at 70
April 10, 2010
Dixie Carter was an American actress and singer. Born on May 25, 1939, in McLemoresville, Tennessee, she studied at the University of Memphis.
She starred as the outspoken Julia Sugarbaker on the sitcom Designing Women from 1986 to 1993, receiving an Emmy nomination. She later appeared on Desperate Housewives as Gloria Hodge.
She was married to actor Hal Holbrook for 25 years. Carter died of endometrial cancer in Houston on April 10, 2010, at age 70.
Achievements: Emmy nomination for Designing Women.
Birth: May 25, 1939 - McLemoresville, Tennessee.
Profession: Actress and singer.
Interesting Facts: She was also a cabaret singer.