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Cheese · 07-03-2012, 08:20 AM

Legendary actor Andy Griffith has died. WTN reports a close friend of the star's says he passed away Tuesday morning in Dare County, North Carolina. The 86-year-old is best known for his role as Andy Taylor from 1960 to 1968.

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."

07-03-2012, 08:20 AM	#1
Cheese Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2002 Exp:	Andy Griffith dead at 86 Legendary actor Andy Griffith has died. WTN reports a close friend of the star's says he passed away Tuesday morning in Dare County, North Carolina. The 86-year-old is best known for his role as Andy Taylor from 1960 to 1968. 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."