Celebrities React to Death of Andy Griffith

July 3rd, 2012

Celebrities are taking to Twitter to mourn the loss of Andy Griffith, who passed away at age 86 on Tuesday.

Here are some of the thoughts stars are sharing about the legendary actor.

Andy Griffith, TV Icon, Dies at 86

Truth rating: 10

July 3rd, 2012

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.

Truth rating: 10

May 6th, 2012

George Lindsey, who starred as Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show,” died on Sunday after a lengthy hospitalization.

He joined the hit show in 1964 when Jim Nabors, who played (Goober’s cousin) Gomer Pyle, left the series.

Lindsey also portrayed Goober on “Hee Haw” from 1971 until 1993.

He was 83.