Iconic actor Andy Griffith dies

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Updated: 7/03/2012 12:31 pm
 

DARE COUNTY, NC – Beloved actor Andy Griffith has passed away.

The iconic TV star died at his North Carolina home Tuesday morning.

Griffith was best known for his role as Sheriff Andy Taylor in “The Andy Griffith Show,” which ran from 1960 to 1968.

Griffith also starred in another TV favorite, "Matlock."

No word yet on a cause of death.

Griffith was 86 years old.

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Lois Reeks - 7/3/2012 5:46 PM
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I am from a small town in western N.C. Andy Griffith stood for everything we should try to be today. Rest in peace Andy.

tlynn - 7/3/2012 3:45 PM
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Well said nativejax…Ditto

nativejax - 7/3/2012 1:12 PM
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Rest in Peace Andy and thank you for all the joy and happiness you have given me and many others with you beloved character of 'truth and honesty' you portrayed in your acting career and real life. You will be missed.
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