Lulu Roman, the "Hee Haw" comedian turned gospel singer, has died at 78 in Bellingham, Wash., her son Damon Roman confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter. The "On the Battlefield" singer died Wednesday evening,

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,

Given a career boost by Buck Owens, she starred on the country music variety show while overcoming daunting obstacles along the way.