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(3,682 posts) Tue Jul 3, 2012, 10:21 AM Jul 2012

BREAKING NEWS: Friend Says Andy Griffith Has Died [View all]

Source: WITN 7 (NBC)

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."

Read more: http://www.witn.com/home/headlines/SHERIFF__EMS_Called_To_Andy_Griffiths_Home_161201175.html

I know nothing about his politics but I grew up watching his shows. Some may consider this entertainment news, but to me the Andy Griffith show represented a few core values about justice, compassion, and community, which we would do well to remember in this day and age.

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BREAKING NEWS: Friend Says Andy Griffith Has Died [View all] antigone382 Jul 2012 OP

Also, a note to say that Andy was in fact a good Democrat. antigone382 Jul 2012 #1

"a contributor to the ethical world of my childhood" Martin Eden Jul 2012 #12

My only beef is..... Great Caesars Ghost Jul 2012 #87

Sure, but I think Andy was just too polite and good-natured to do such a thing. antigone382 Jul 2012 #89

You make a point that is often missed by those of us who live in the NE. GoneOffShore Jul 2012 #95

Yeah, I didn't realize it until I went to Vermont last summer. antigone382 Jul 2012 #97

Thanks for saying that from a NC Tarheel born in Chapel Hill CottonBear Jul 2012 #103

Some people have to moral fortitude to not be a dick in public. n/t PavePusher Jul 2012 #91

Sometimes you just got to. Great Caesars Ghost Jul 2012 #109

this is just stupid , it was about the office of the Presidency, not Bush himself JI7 Jul 2012 #104

... Hugin Jul 2012 #2

Andy Griffith was in favor of ACA. no_hypocrisy Jul 2012 #3

Oh! patrice Jul 2012 #28

He was a good guy politically HERVEPA Jul 2012 #4

And he lived a good life. nt. permatex Jul 2012 #23

:-( Roland99 Jul 2012 #5

Face in the Crowd The Blue Flower Jul 2012 #6

A brilliant movie and he was amazing in it. EFerrari Jul 2012 #31

He deserved an Oscar for that role. Frank Cannon Jul 2012 #106

He will be missed, his contributions were many and legendary Mira Jul 2012 #7

Mt. Airy is such a wonderful name, I always thought. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2012 #81

Poor Andy. But at least he got to see his last political effort a success. TrollBuster9090 Jul 2012 #8

Versatile, excellent actor Auggie Jul 2012 #9

Yep, those of us who live in real life Mayberry tularetom Jul 2012 #10

Well, those small towns are still out there... antigone382 Jul 2012 #15

I too live in one of those small towns. turtlerescue1 Jul 2012 #56

I DO live in a Mayberry town dixiegrrrrl Jul 2012 #82

Bye Matlock... Woody Woodpecker Jul 2012 #11

MATLOCK!!! kysrsoze Jul 2012 #53

I never watched any of his shows TlalocW Jul 2012 #13

I listened to those as a kid! klook Jul 2012 #70

And Rindercella--with the prandsome hince and the girl who slopped her dripper Maeve Jul 2012 #83

Because of the work I do Richard D Jul 2012 #14

I'm shocked ... meegbear Jul 2012 #16

Sad day, RIP Andy... 47of74 Jul 2012 #17

A Shame Robbins Jul 2012 #18

I loved his work kdmorris Jul 2012 #19

So very sad to lose such a beloved icon mtnester Jul 2012 #20

RIP Andy. Vidar Jul 2012 #21

Sad to see him go salvorhardin Jul 2012 #22

I just mentioned this show a couple weeks ago. progressoid Jul 2012 #50

It was a fantastic concept, and ahead of its time. salvorhardin Jul 2012 #55

Oh my God! sdfernando Jul 2012 #61

RIP Andy Irishonly Jul 2012 #24

RIP Andy. You will be remembered well. Little Star Jul 2012 #25

Never cared about his politics. Loved his character & ALL of the others & the music. nt patrice Jul 2012 #26

Yes, as it happens he was a "good democrat." antigone382 Jul 2012 #29

Thank you for this observation. & I'm a pretty tough critic. His show REALLY patrice Jul 2012 #40

A person's politics tells me a lot about them HERVEPA Jul 2012 #44

And you know! I SHOULD NOT be embarassed about that. I have just been living in this red state patrice Jul 2012 #49

RIP Andy and thanks for the memories. Uncle Joe Jul 2012 #27

Well thank you! antigone382 Jul 2012 #30

He was a progressive Democratic. Lint Head Jul 2012 #32

Freaked out a a Teabagger recently over Andy. ieoeja Jul 2012 #33

Sadly, some on a certain forum have let it out alp227 Jul 2012 #92

Really? A man dies at home, in his bed, next to his wife, at age 86, after a life full-lived... antigone382 Jul 2012 #93

I forgot for a moment... Norbert Jul 2012 #101

I get that a lot too Skittles Jul 2012 #102

I was trying to rustle up a copy of No Time for Sergeants just yesterday. CBGLuthier Jul 2012 #34

I was just thinking about that! xmas74 Jul 2012 #42

The role that made Andy Griffith famous aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2012 #43

I had to replay his football monologue. Downwinder Jul 2012 #45

;( RIP Andy.... Harriety Jul 2012 #35

As a kid Speed8098 Jul 2012 #36

The man personified decency. RIP, Andy. n/t LibDemAlways Jul 2012 #37

Most succinct description of him I've seen yet. n/t antigone382 Jul 2012 #48

Well said MissDeeds Jul 2012 #71

Oh, no! He was like an old friend. Faygo Kid Jul 2012 #38

A huge chunk of my childhood goes with him...... Rowdyboy Jul 2012 #39

He did a great job playing a goober sheriff. yellowcanine Jul 2012 #41

I am so saddened to hear Andy has died sdfernando Jul 2012 #46

Same here; my dad was (and still is) a soft-spoken, decent, wise, sly southern man who bore a Tom Ripley Jul 2012 #63

Andy was a progressive!! This is a huge loss. I also thought he did some campaign ad Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2012 #47

He did one with Ron Howard and Henry Winkler for Obama.... WCGreen Jul 2012 #52

I'll raise a private toast in honor of this good man this evening. kestrel91316 Jul 2012 #51

RIP Sheriff Taylor n/t revolution breeze Jul 2012 #54

My wife "made" me watch every Andy Griffith and Matlock rerun many times over. Hoyt Jul 2012 #57

Thanks for sharing that :) antigone382 Jul 2012 #58

not only that, barbtries Jul 2012 #59

Yes, a cursory glance at his wikipedia page revealed he was consistently Democratic. antigone382 Jul 2012 #60

Thanks yesphan Jul 2012 #62

America's sheriff RIP Andy. Historic NY Jul 2012 #64

My heart breaks. My husband is from the NC mountains and he's a god there. nolabear Jul 2012 #65

RIP Andy Griffith..... Swede Atlanta Jul 2012 #66

Oh no! :-( Odin2005 Jul 2012 #67

My favorite episode is rateyes Jul 2012 #68

We lost another good one today MissDeeds Jul 2012 #69

Andy Griffith Football Story from 1953 DreamSmoker Jul 2012 #72

Did you know that The Andy Griffith Show was a spin-off of.......... mrmpa Jul 2012 #73

Didn't know that. Quite interesting. Thanks for sharing! n/t antigone382 Jul 2012 #80

R.I.P. Andy Pilotguy Jul 2012 #74

Otis was married. drm604 Jul 2012 #77

Emmett Clark the fix-it guy is who you're thinking of. Faygo Kid Jul 2012 #96

R.I.P. And as for his politics Crunchy Frog Jul 2012 #75

Ahh, Nice Tribute!!! Still love watching re-runs of his shows. DianaForRussFeingold Jul 2012 #76

damnit all to hell cindyperry2010 Jul 2012 #78

R.I.P. Mr. Griffith drm604 Jul 2012 #79

He was one of the greatest TV dads--and a single parent (on TV)! yurbud Jul 2012 #84

RIP good man. mzmolly Jul 2012 #85

Sheriff Andy captured America at its best, Lonesome Rhodes depicted its worst Adenoid_Hynkel Jul 2012 #86

I watched some episodes in 2003 when I was 12, since a local channel had Griffith. alp227 Jul 2012 #88

RIP Andy BigThrill Jul 2012 #90

Mr. Griffith did his best to sell Obama's healthcare plan back in 2010... Drunken Irishman Jul 2012 #94

Thanks for the good memories, Andy. nt raccoon Jul 2012 #98

A Face in The Crowd was a masterpiece. The Wizard Jul 2012 #99

:( politicasista Jul 2012 #100

he was a liberal and very much like what his show represented JI7 Jul 2012 #105

He was great as Matlock RFKHumphreyObama Jul 2012 #107

Somehow I missed this thread yesterday Tsiyu Jul 2012 #108