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Andy Griffith Dies at Age 86

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July 3rd, 2012

 

Legendary TV actor Andy Griffith, best known for The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock died this morning at his home in North Carolina, it has been confirmed by local reports. Details about the exact cause of death have not yet been made available. He was 86 years old.

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(19) Comments - Add Yours!

  1. Shabbir
    Posted July 3, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Rest in peace Andy :-( sad news

  2. DenverDean
    Posted July 3, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    “Cause of death unknown” If I were Matlock, I’d guess OLD. Seriously, an actor who was as All-American as apple pie.

  3. Doug Fringe
    Posted July 3, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    have to agree denver,he was just old and it was time for him to go,goodbye Andy you will be sorely missed

  4. Observer
    Posted July 3, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    RIP, sad news indeed.

  5. mike
    Posted July 3, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    rip andy you a legend and you can see ur friend don knots now

  6. Dre
    Posted July 3, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    RIP Matlock.

  7. RG-X
    Posted July 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    My Tv30 airs an hour reruns of the ANDY GRIFFETH SHOW EVERY NITE and has been since it was UPN for at least 11 years where I live.

  8. Bart
    Posted July 3, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    ME-TOO here in Chicago shows the original Network tv versions of “TAGS” for an hour every afternoon. WGN-9 also shows “TAGS” but in the early morning hours before their 5-hour newscast – their versions are the edited syndicated versions.

  9. AustinGriffith
    Posted July 3, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Sad day for TV. Loved Matlock! Gonna miss you my distant relative. Rest in peace.

  10. AniMatsuri
    Posted July 3, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    While he’s best known for TAGS & Matlock he had few good movie roles too. Most recently in 2007′s Waitress starring Keri Russel. Also the late 50′s movie No Time For Sergeants were it almost seems like it was a template later for TV’s Gomer Pile.

  11. thesnowleopard
    Posted July 3, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Awww, I *liked* Andy Griffith.

    Bet there is no joy in Manteo tonight.

  12. One
    Posted July 3, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    RIP Andy. I actually remember watching quite a few Matlock reruns in my youth…

  13. Hugh
    Posted July 3, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    RIP to a TV legend

  14. Fred
    Posted July 3, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    People don’t often mention his movies. I recommend people watching A Face in the Crowd, No time for Sargents or Gramps.

    No actor today could match Andy’s performance as Lonesome Rhodes.

  15. Lamdog
    Posted July 4, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    Class: There maybe No Time For Sergeants but always time for a class act. RIP.

  16. peggy
    Posted July 4, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    one of the greatest on tv and movies actors, only good memories for him

  17. Kieran4
    Posted July 4, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Attention Young Pups: He was best known as Sheriff Andy Taylor on the Andy Griffith Show!

  18. Andy
    Posted July 4, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    I resent the fact that someone said he was old. That is not a reason why some has to die. RIP Andy!

  19. Jac
    Posted July 5, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    R.I.P Andy “Matlock” Griffth

    You will be missed.

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