TULSA, Okla. — Grammy-winning country musician Roy Clark, best known for co-hosting "Hee Haw," has died at age 85.
His publicist said in a news release that he died from complications from pneumonia in his Tulsa, Oklahoma, home.
On TV, he was a frequent guest host for Johnny Carson on “The Tonight Show.” He co-hosted “Hee Haw” for the program’s entire 24-year run.
In addition to work on "Hee Haw," Clark was a Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member. USA Today reported he played multiple instruments, including the guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica.
Clark is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara, his sons, Roy Clark II and his wife Karen; Dr. Michael Meyer and his wife, Robin; Terry Lee Meyer; Susan Mosier and Diane Stewart; grandchildren Brittany Meyer, Michael Meyer, Caleb Clark, Josiah Clark; and his sister Susan Coryell.
Variety reported that a memorial will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A date has not yet been announced.