R.I.P. TV icon Andy Griffith dies at age 86
Andy Griffith, who played one of the most beloved TV characters in television history, died Tuesday at age 86.
Griffith portrayed a wise, small-town sheriff in the 1960s TV classic “The Andy Griffith Show.”
Griffith’s death was reported by longtime family friend Bill Friday, the former president of the University of North Carolina. Griffith died this morning at his Roanoke Island home in Dare County, Mr. Friday confirmed to WITN News.
Mr. Griffith’s role as the kindhearted sheriff of fictional Mayberry, NC earned him the title of “America’s Favorite Sheriff.”
Griffith also produced and starred in the television series “Matlock.”
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R.I.P. Brotha Andy. Man we go waaaay back.
Almighty bless.
Mayberry and Matlock great memories
RIP Andy…and God Bless Bill Friday as well who is pushing 90 too.
Two of this state’s great men.
DONT FORGET “MATLOCK” thats still my ish!! R.I.P. Andy!! (whisles the andy griffith theme song)
he lived a good long life to make it to 86, in these days that is un-heard of. I mean what’s the average now … what 15-23 if that, RIP love
RIP!
I wonder how did he die?
RIP Andy
*does the AG 
the former president of the University of North Carolina
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I think this is incorrect. I know I was advised to do so yesterday (check my facts) but I don’t think Bill Friday was ever the president of UNC. He was president over the University SYSTEM..which is…IDK 15 colleges total off the top of my head…
Brings back memories of my childhood watching Matlock and the Andy Griffith show.
granny clampit ova here done lost it!
KDub says:
the former president of the University of North Carolina
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I think this is incorrect. I know I was advised to do so yesterday (check my facts) but I don’t think Bill Friday was ever the president of UNC. He was president over the University SYSTEM..which is…IDK 15 colleges total off the top of my head…
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gold star for you ! ! i went to duke 
ur right, Kdub
brownskin A.K.A Creamy says:
he lived a good long life to make it to 86, in these days that is un-heard of. I mean what’s the average now … what 15-23 if that, RIP love
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Only if you’re black or Latina.
89 is a blessing.
RIP
ur right, Kdub gold star for you ! ! i went to duke
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I went to ole ranky dank Barton College lol…
But I am a lifelong “CAROOOOOOOOOOLINA GIRL….the best in the world…”
*does the Shag…our state dance*
My uncle is 91 they are pulling the plug on him today – gotta go there afterwork today
did she say “dank” ?
He was only 86???
Only if you’re black or Latina.
RIP Mr. Griffith
Choco aka Hippie says:
and REST IN PEACE
My uncle is 91 they are pulling the plug on him today – gotta go there afterwork today
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for your fam, and his peaceful journey home.
God bless him.
@Ky
Thanks girl its the oddest feeling knowing he will be dying even tho you knew sorta I can’t explain a bishes mind is TIRED!
My uncle is 91 they are pulling the plug on him today – gotta go there afterwork today
Awww! i was telling Fefe that i wanna make 100. ONLY if my mind is intact & i can still do for self. otherwise just put me down
My uncle is 91 they are pulling the plug on him today – gotta go there afterwork today
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Oh man. I’m sorry hun.
<——whistling the Andy Griffith theme song. RIP Andy Griffith
@Fay
His mind is sharp but me and my cuzo tried to get him to the car this past Saturday and we coulnd’t make it he could barely walk himself its odd to see someone you love become so senior…
Choco aka Hippie says:
@Ky
is he able to communicate?
Thanks girl its the oddest feeling knowing he will be dying even tho you knew sorta I can’t explain a bishes mind is TIRED!
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Thx KDUB-I’ve been fearing it all day
my grammy is 92. all i know is she betta still be here in 20 yrs.
@Ky
My uncle is sharp as tack mentally told my cuzo he was gonna bust all her windows out her car if she made him go to the hospital – smdh girl but she had to make him go – he was in Diabetic shock
I remember watching both shows at home with my dad as a little girl
Good memories
@Choco I’m sorry, Luv. Soldier on as he would expect you to. Give him all the hugs you can spare and hold his hand as the time nears…He is off to a much better place and I can’t think of a better angel to have looking over you.
Awww Choco
Be strong! Give him kisses!
@Ky
and thanks Ma I know he is off to a better place My DAD is there waiting on him
StillB3lieve says:
I remember watching both shows at home with my dad as a little girl
Good memories
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I remember when I had a cockatiel I tried so hard to get it to whistle the Andy Griffith theme song… my mouth was so dry trying to whistle that tune.
Bring on the andy griffith marathons!
Choco aka Hippie says:
@Ky
and thanks Ma I know he is off to a better place My DAD is there waiting on him
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Aww see…they’re gonna be up there kickin it and laughing over your antics…
RIP NEVER watched the Andy Griffith show
Bring on the andy griffith marathons!
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RIP Andy…loved me some Matlock!
Andy noooo
R.I.P
I watched the Andy Griffith Show and Matlock (he always won the case yo)
If he wouldn’t have selected lil Opie, we wouldn’t have alot of the great movies directed by Ron Howard (lil Opie).
Twin
to the whistling theme song yo!
twin
<— ying yang twins greatest hits
yallcrazy says:
If he wouldn’t have selected lil Opie, we wouldn’t have alot of the great movies directed by Ron Howard (lil Opie).
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@Choco
Sorry to hear that
@Gagirl
Plenty room over here under this rock….
MsDiva is that yew? if so u ill purrty
candi!
<—brand spaking new halo that floated down skr8 from hea-bin for u
thanks fayla
cause the one i borrowed from jmo when mine was in the shop wasn’t working 
CANDI….
Ran off to a meeting really quick we still in here
candi
& IF she finds out imma know u told her 
*chuch whispa* i heard jmo be doin the most whilest wearing her halo. u may wanna reconsider borrowing from her in the future
dont tell her i said it tho
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**post for me and jmo** IDK WHAT SHOWS HIM WAS ON BUT RIP
OH SHAIT NOW IS THAT MSDIVA
IM ESSTARTING TO THINK SANDRA BE ASKING FOR PICS BEFORE ACCEPTING YALL IN SR LAND.. BUT WHY SHE DIDNT ASK ME FOR ONE 
Choco aka Hippie says:
@Fay
His mind is sharp but me and my cuzo tried to get him to the car this past Saturday and we coulnd’t make it he could barely walk himself its odd to see someone you love become so senior…
i know. it’s a horrible process. one of the parts of life i detest..
kdub
<— matching carolina blue onesies autographed by allen johnson
!*LaKErCHiC@*! says:
**post for me and jmo** IDK WHAT SHOWS HIM WAS ON BUT RIP
!*LaKErCHiC@*! says:
**post for me and jmo** IDK WHAT SHOWS HIM WAS ON BUT RIP
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lets try the Andy Griffith Show
!*LaKErCHiC@*! says:
**post for me and jmo** IDK WHAT SHOWS HIM WAS ON BUT RIP
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lets try the Andy Griffith Show
is it ok that i drink my water 16 oz at a time in one fell swoop?
@Bibi
and thanks
@Fayla
Idk but I think you should take it slow I dont’ think any real harm can come to you other than feeling bloated
is it ok that i drink my water 16 oz at a time in one fell swoop?
**HEEHEE** MMMHHMM MEANS U HAVE A DEEP THROAK..
OR MEANS IM JUST FAWKN NAWSTI AS FAWK.. MAYBE BOTH 
FAYL HEY HEY NOW I GOTS TO REPRESENT FOR US 80S BABYS
**TAKES OUT HER RUGRATS PJS AND POWER RANGERS NIGHTLIGHT**
i know. it’s a horrible process. one of the parts of life i detest..
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Yeah I will admit if I had to see my father go thru that I would’ve been more emotionally scarred
MsDiva that’s a real nice picture of you….
Aww see…they’re gonna be up there kickin it and laughing over your antics…
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Damn if you didn’t hit the nail on the head I feel my father laughing at me from time to time cuz the dumb stuff I say
WATCHING UR LOVE ONES GET OLDER AND NOT BE INDEPENDANT IS FAWKN HARD.. MY GRANPA IS NOT HIMSELF NO MORE.. NOT THE GRANDDADDY I MEMMBER AND HIS MEMMORY IS BAD..
THIS FAWKN ALTIMERZ <WHAT MY GRANNY CALLS IT! AINT NO FUKN BS.. I HATE IT!
Happy 4th Everyone be blessed and stay safe
!*LaKErCHiC@*! says:
is it ok that i drink my water 16 oz at a time in one fell swoop?
**HEEHEE** MMMHHMM MEANS U HAVE A DEEP THROAK.. OR MEANS IM JUST FAWKN NAWSTI AS FAWK.. MAYBE BOTH
Choco it seems to be the only way imma get my 8 glasses in. i really dont enjoy drinking water, so it’s like bottoms up! i do be feeling bloated tho. like now
CHOCO U TOO COUGAR RAAAWWWR!!
BRANG ME A PLATE BACK!! **HANDS U HER EMPTY WHIP CONTAINER** MAKE IT HAPPEN CAPTAIN! 
FAYL I DONT LIKE DRINKING AGUA NEITHER.. BUT I ADD FROZEN FRUIT TO IT NOW TASTE A LITTLE BETTER
**I GOT THE TIP FROM SR **
@Fay that is dangerous. Its called water intoxication. It can cause swelling and whatnot. Dont do it no more.
Sandra! We need a medical minute.
DID ERRBODY LEAVE?..
PUTAS!!
So @Sandra just gone leave us in here while she’s out “bah-b-cooin” (<— Sweet Brown). She could at least bring us back "a cold pop" (<—- Sweet Brown AGANE)
@Fay
Ladies Im going to see my unc at the hospital
Don’t do it anymore you could end up with a headache –
CHOCO GIVE HIM ESSTRA HUGS FROM US
HOPE HE FEELS BETTER
Where are the :newbies:? It’s yall time to shine!
I kinda agree with Kdub @Fay.
<–never drinks water BUT when I force myself to drink alot, not at once, but all throughout the day, I get sick! Like a flu virus
So I always thought it was like a water overdose and our bodies are made up of alot of water.
So, just take it easy, and do the fruit like Laker said
YouOn wanna die from no water yo!
YouOn wanna die from no water yo!
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I didn’t want to USE the “D” word MA’AM. But yes it can…greatly harm you
Rest in peace, Andy Griffith. To think, I had already made plans to catch the 24-hour Matlock marathon tomorrow for the Fourth and you passed away the day before.