15, 2018 1:50 pm pt. Webroy clark was the popular longtime host of tv’s country music variety show “hee haw,” hosting the show from 1969 until 1997. Webcountry star roy clark, the guitar virtuoso and singer who headlined the cornpone tv show hee haw for nearly a quarter century and was known for such hits. Webthe “hee haw” host and country music hall of famer passed away thursday at age 85. Through spokespeople and on social media, fellow legends and. Webin announcing the death this morning of banjo legend, musician, and entertainer extraordinaire roy clark, his friend and publicist, jeremy westby, began. Webroy clark, who has died aged 85, was one of the first musicians to have hits in both the us country and pop charts. Webroy clark was the popular longtime host of tv’s country music variety show “hee haw. ” he hosted the show from 1969 until 1997. Webfamily, friends, and fans gathered in broken arrow to remember the life of country music star roy clark. Clark died thursday, november 15th.