Lulu Roman, the 'Hee Haw' personality who went from drug-using comedic go-go dancer to gospel singer, has died in Bellingham, Wash., at age 78.

Fans of the onetime TV variety show "Hee Haw" are mourning the unexpected death of Texas native and gospel singer Louise "Lulu" Roman, who was a star of the show. Roman, 78, died Wednesday night. She leaves behind a lifetime of humor,

Lulu Roman, a gospel singer and longtime star of country music variety show "Hee Haw," has died, a close friend confirmed to USA TODAY on April 24. She was 78. Roman died April 23, in Bellingham, Washington,