Emmy Award nominated Dixie Carter gained instant fame as the quick-witted Julia Sugarbaker on the TV series Designing Women. Other starring roles on television included Family Law, Diff’rent Strokes, and Filthy Rich. Ms. Carter also enjoyed Broadway and Cabaret success. On Broadway, she memorably portrayed Maria Callas in Master Class. Ms. Carter’s last major TV role was as the conniving Gloria Hodge on Desperate Housewives, for which she received an Emmy nomination. Her final appearance on film was with her husband Hal Holbrook in That Evening Sun. In real life, this celebrated daughter of Tennessee was known for her warmth, true Southern hospitality, sense of humor, loyalty, and devotion to her family.