Obituary of Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith (born June 1st, 1926 in Mount Airy, North Carolina) was an TV Actor who was best known for staring on the early American TV series, "The Andy Griffith Show" from 1960-1968. Andy died on July 3rd, 2012 because of a heart attack. He passed away at 86 years old.

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Andy Griffith Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Griffith, Andy
Common Name: Andy Griffith
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date: June 01, 1926
Age: 86 (at death)
Occupation: TV Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Libby's Brown Beans
Favorite Color: Gold
Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
Favorite Actor: Jodie Foster

Andy's Family Tree

Birth Name: Andy Samuel Griffith
Father: Carl Lee Griffith
Mother: Geneva Griffith (née Nunn)
Spouse/Partner:

Cindi Knight (married 2 April 1983-2012, his death)
Solica Cassuto (married 11 June 1975-divorced 1981)
Barbara Griffith (26 August 1949-divorced 1972)

Son(s):

Andy Samuel "Sam" Griffith, Jr. (born 1957

Daughter(s):

Dixie Nann Griffith

Death Notice:

Date: July 03 2012 at age 86
Place: Manteo, North Carolina, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Interment: Buried in Roanoke Island, North Carolina, U.S.

Category Tags:

TV Actor American Born on June 1st Born in 1926 Born in North Carolina Died in 2012 Died at age 86 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way."

"Those who wish to sing, always find a song."

"I never saw a dog that wasn't obsessed with food."

"[on his off-camera relationship with Frances Bavier, who played Aunt Bee] There was just something about me she did not like." (IMDB)

"Andy Griffith lived a life full of laughter, love, and legacy, leaving behind a lasting impact on the world of entertainment. (V)"

"Andy Griffith had a long and successful professional career in television and film, but his death came as a shock to many of his fans and colleagues. (V)"

Is Mr. Andy Griffith still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.