Sheriff Confirms Andy Griffith Has Died, Say Actor Has Been "Laid To Rest"

WITN ^ | July 3, 2012

[Semper911]

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.

Dare County Sheriff Doug Doughtie confirms to WITN News that an ambulance went to Andy Griffith's home at 7 a.m. this morning.

The sheriff says he is checking to get more information on the condition of the person who the ambulance was called for.

The 86-year-old Griffith lives on Roanoke Island, not far from the Lost Colony, a play he performed in right after high school.

Griffith was born in Mount Airy, and is most known for his role as "Andy Taylor" from 1960 to 1968.

[JaguarXKE]

Oh come now, just because he did commercials trying to sell the American people on the virtues of Bambycare!!

[JaguarXKE]

yup looks like he died before he could vote for obama again

What makes you think he won't still vote for Bamby? He is, after all, a Democrat.

[GSWarrior]

I remember seeing this movie when I was a kid.

[BlackjackPershing]

A committed Leftist? Really, I missed that memo. Never heard him stumping for any liberals. He conveyed American values.

Therefore, I consider you a cold-hearted prick.

[ScottinVA]

Griffith did political ads for Obama in 2008.

[2ndDivisionVet]

When has death ever stopped a Democrat from voting, multiple times in many cases?

[NoLibZone]

RIP Andy.

[mass55th]

Mr. Griffith, sorry to hear of your passing, and please RIP, but I’m glad I won’t have to listen to anymore of your dumb ObamaCare and AARP commercials. I guess they’ll be looking for another spokesman.

[Choose Ye This Day]

He was a great entertainer, regardless of politics. I refuse to grave dance or wish ill of the departed simply because of their politics.

[DemforBush]

I absolutely love that movie!

“Back where I come from, a fellah looks too dignified, we figure he’s tryin’ to steal your watch!” Classic.

[ozzymandus]

Obamacare becomes legal and one of its biggest supporters kicks off. Irony at work.

I always pictured the “real” Andy Griffith as the character he played in the movie “A Face In The Crowd”.

[boomop1]

What do you expect from a UNC tar head?

[Verginius Rufus]

So, if they did a remake of "Mayberry," who would play the leading roles?

Barney Frank as Sheriff Andy Taylor?
Joe Biden as Barney Fife?
Hillary Clinton as Aunt Bea?

[Lazamataz]

A committed Leftist? Really, I missed that memo. Never heard him stumping for any liberals. He conveyed American values. Therefore, I consider you a cold-hearted prick.

• Andy Griffith and Ron Howard's 2008 Obama Endorsement
• Andy Griffith's new role: pitching (Obama's) health care law
• LIBTARD OF THE WEEK – ANDY GRIFFITH

Therefore, I consider you an ignorant prick.

[vette6387]

“I won’t miss him in the least.”

Neither will I! The old Bolshevik Bastard!

[boomop1]

He taught my brother in-law English at Goldsboro High School.

[Toddsterpatriot]

True.

Not to worry, he'll still vote for Obama in the fall and the straight Dem ticket for the next few decades.

[Excellence]

Thanks for that.

[NKP_Vet]

NC residents soured on the old lib after his shameful pimping for CommieCare.

[el_texicano]

Now that is a frightening lineup. Sounds more like Outer Limits.