Sad news for classic TV fans: legendary actor, director and Grammy-award winner Andy Griffith died this morning at the age of 86 years old. He reportedly died in his home in Virginia.
Not much is known about the cause of death. What is known is the actor's immense talent. Most popular for his role in The Andy Griffith Show, Griffith played widower/sheriff Andy Taylor. The show ran for eight years. After, Griffith started his own production company, which produced five different shows in eight years.
After recovering from leg paralysis, Griffith then moved on to his second-most popular role, Ben Matlock in the appropriately titled Matlock. The legal drama went on to air for nine years with huge success in syndication.
Griffith also went on to act, produce, write and direct films and television over the next few years as well as record a Southern-gospel album that won him a Grammy. His career winded down as he retired to Virginia.
The visionary talent with be immensely missed by fans, friends and family. He is survived by his third wife Cindi Knight and his daughter Dixie Nan.
RIP Andy Griffith: June 1, 1926- July 2, 2012.
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