Subdeacon Joe 29,476 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 http://www.witn.com/home/headlines/SHERIFF__EMS_Called_To_Andy_Griffiths_Home_161201175.html 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. A great voice, a pretty darned good actor, and a good man has passed. Ave atque vale, Andreas. ADDED: I guess he gets to spend time at the fishin' hole now. Link to post Share on other sites
Shiloh Brown 0 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 R.I.P. Andy..... Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L 609 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I'll miss...'A goooooood cup of coffee' God bless Andy~ GG ~ Link to post Share on other sites
SGT. QUINCANNON, SASS #32999 45 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 http://www.witn.com/home/headlines/SHERIFF__EMS_Called_To_Andy_Griffiths_Home_161201175.html A great voice, a pretty darned good actor, and a good man has passed. Ave atque vale, Andreas. So sorry to hear it. I've heard Ron Howard state that the reason he didn't become another train wreck of a child actor was because of the mentor-ship of Andy. That says a lot for the man, right there. Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster Ron Wayne 1,572 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Sorry I did not see your post before I posted mine . RIP Andy . Prayers Up ! Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 29,476 Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Sorry I did not see your post before I posted mine . RIP Andy . Prayers Up ! No sweat! I posted a reply on your thread. Given the stature of the man, I don't think two thread on him is excessive. A generation grew up learning American values from Sheriff Andy. Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 17,788 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 He was, in many ways, America's sheriff. Very true. Rest in peace Andy. Thanks for the warm memories. Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Steel Duke 0 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 So sorry to hear it. I've heard Ron Howard state that the reason he didn't become another train wreck of a child actor was because of the mentor-ship of Andy. That says a lot for the man, right there. Amen and +1 BSD Link to post Share on other sites
Bear Saint Paw 1 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 He was, in many ways, America's sheriff. Very true. Rest in peace Andy. Thanks for the warm memories. Well said. Link to post Share on other sites
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 6,472 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 A whole bunch of us grew up with Andy and his "homespun wisdom." Miss 'im already. On the lighter side, I still smile at the memory of my guffaws the first time I saw "No Time for Sergeants" at about age nine... and from that day 'til the present still pretend to spit into malfunctioning electronic gizmos. Of course NObody gets it... Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Phil Peeno #50923 0 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Best Sheriff ever. Learned a lot of good values from him. Link to post Share on other sites
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 886 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Godspeed,Andy Link to post Share on other sites
Flashpowder Hal 0 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Andy were a great sports commentator too - Link to post Share on other sites
Bama Red 0 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 RIP, Andy. Link to post Share on other sites
Apache Hawk 60642 0 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Very true. Rest in peace Andy. Thanks for the warm memories. Best man I'd ever known ! Amen + 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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