Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Andy Griffith Passes Away

President George W. Bush presented Griffith with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005. 

Actor Who Made the Fictional Town of "Mayberry" a Household Name Was 86

Andy Griffith, who portrayed the lovable lawman on the iconic "Andy Griffith Show" in the 1960's, has died.

The announcement was made by Griffith's friend and president of the University of North Carolina, Bill Friday. Griffith also starred in the television series "Matlock".

From The G-Man will provide more information on this breaking news story as it becomes available.

Editor's Note:
The news of Griffith's death was originally reported by television station  
WITN.


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