Hagar, who was found in his bed and apparently died in his sleep, had been in poor health and depressed since his identical twin brother, Jim Hager, died in May.

The twins were part of the original cast of “Hee Haw,” debuting in 1969. The twins were both guitarists and drummers and had worked with Buck Owens. They joined the show when Owens signed on.

“Hee Haw” producer Sam Lovullo said they were hired for their musical talent but incorporated more comedy into their appearances and, being “good looking hunks,” balanced out the cheesecake appeal of the scantily clad “HeeHaw Honeys.”