American actor Andy Griffith, unforgettable as the small-town sheriff in the 1960s television series The Andy Griffith Show, has died at the age of 86. The sheriff of Dare County, North Carolina issued a statement from Griffith’s family confirming his death Tuesday on Roanoke Island. The North Carolina born Griffith began his career as a […]
US TV Legend Andy Griffith Dead at 86
Posted July 3rd, 2012 at 12:55 pm (UTC-5)
Iconic American actor Andy Griffith, best known for his role as a small-town sheriff in the 1960s television series The Andy Griffith Show, has died at the age of 86. A television station in Griffith’s home state of North Carolina reported the actor’s death was confirmed by his close friend Bill Friday, former president of […]