Roy Clark Dead, Country Music Legend & ‘Hee Haw’ Host’s Cause Of Death Listed As Complications From Pneumonia
Country Music Hall of Fame member and entertainer Roy Clark passed away at the age of 85 on Thursday. According to his publicist, Clark died at his Tulsa, Oklahoma, home due to complications from pneumonia.
According to a report by the Tennessean, the fleet-fingered instrumentalist — who was best known for being a Hee Haw co-host for more than two decades — was celebrated as one of the most popular country music artists in the world.
Clark was also the guest host of The Tonight Show and collaborated with great artists like Hank Williams and blues star Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown. According to the article, Clark not only brought heart and humor to audiences across the globe but also served as a source of inspiration for numerous pickers, including a young Brad Paisley, with his instructional guitar books.
