Rest in Peace Andy Griffith

[Bad News Booty]

Former UNC President Bill Friday says Andy Griffith died this morning in Dare County. Friday, who is a close friend of the actor, confirmed that to WITN News.

Friday tells us the 86-year-old actor died at his Dare County home around 7:00 a.m. this morning.

Griffith attended UNC Chapel Hill where he earned a degree in Music. According to IMDb.com, Griffith was a regular on the Ed Sullivan show in the 1950's.

His legacy role, which earned him the title of "America's Favorite Sheriff"on "The Andy Griffith" show, set in fictional Mayberry, put North Carolina on the map in the entertainment industry. The show ran from 1960-1968, propelling a handful of spin-off programs. Griffith also produced and starred in the television series "Matlock."

Griffith received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005 from President George W. Bush.

Griffith was born in Mount Airy.

He lived a good long life....Matlock was a great show.​

 

[Hidden Blaze]

Damn, R.I.P Andy Griffith.

Such a sad loss Andy was one hell of an amazing actor and amazing artist, had some great songs he will be surely missed.

 

[Fuji Vice]

Man, this one hurts. I can still close my eyes and hear the iconic whistling theme to "The Andy Griffith Show" in my head. I was also a big fan of his work on Matlock, even though some felt it was a poor man's Perry Mason.

RIP Andy Griffith.

 

[Mitch Buchannon]

RIP Andy Griffith. Loved the guy he was so underrated