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Originally Posted by SPACE GLIDER
Was it true one of the cast was murdered along with his wife?
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From findagrave.com
David "Stringbean" Akeman
Birth: Jun. 17, 1915
Death: Nov. 11, 1973
Comedian, Country Musician. Star of the "Hee Haw" television show. He and his wife were killed by burglars, who had heard rumors about them storing cash in his house, and laid in wait until the Akemans arrived home from the Ryman Auditorium (where the Grand Ole Opry was located at the time).