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Andy Griffith, TV Icon, Dies at 86

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10:15 am, July 3rd, 2012

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Andy Griffith has died.

The TV legend was 86.

He died at his home in North Carolina on Tuesday morning, his close friend Bill Friday confirmed.

No official cause of death was given.

Griffith was one of the most beloved television actors of the past half-century, first on “The Andy Griffith Show” and later on the long-running series “Matlock.”

Check out the iconic opening credits sequence of “Andy Griffith,” featuring its star and a young Ron Howard, below.

In May, Griffith’s good friend and co-star George Lindsey, who starred as Goober Pyle on the show, died.

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  • Amy

    I grew up watching Andy. He will be missed sooo much. He was a wonderul man with a kind heart and a sweet spirit. Praying for his family and loved ones.

  • Anonymous

    Most of us watched him on TV growing up, and had a feeling we knew him personally. Over the years whenever I’m flipping channels and happen upon Mayberry I stop and instantly go back to that time in my life – watching and learning a lesson, with laughter and love. Thank you Andy Griffith, you are a Nation Treasure.

  • Colleen Laginess

    I also watched reruns of the Andy Griffith Show and watched Matlock. He will be missed by all. RIP Andy Griffith!

  • Anonymous

    I loved watching Matlock with my mom. This is a total bummer.

  • Randybowser1

    Andy Griffith – One of the most beloved actors from my childhood. My wife and I are having a great time going through the collection of the original “AG Show” episodes through Roku/Netflix.

    If someone here hasn’t seen the 1957 film, “A Face in the Crowd,” starring Andy and Patricia Neal, directed by Elia Kazan – you simply have to seek it out. Excellent film, with themes akin to the later “Network.” When you see it, relish in particular Griffith’s fantastic performance in a role a bit like his famous Sheriff Taylor – but with a decidedly dark side. He’ll send shivers up your spine in that role, because he was a very accomplished, effective actor who could do much more than just make you smile.

  • Flick

    my absolute favorite Andy Griffith work – No Time for Sergeants, with Nick Adams. ‘PLO’ – Permanent Latrine Orderly. very funny movie

  • Arcachnar

    Sad news. I always have loved to watch Matlock. Rest in peace, Andy. My prayers and thoughs are with his family, friends and colleges.

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