RIP Andy Griffith

[kiramdear]

The iconic TV star passed away at his home this morning. He had been in declining heath in recent years.

[beatbyrd]

The guy could play the full range - pure good to extreme evil, and was believable at all times. He also launched a bunch of other folks' careers. We lost a good one. Hey Ainge.

[collin]

RIP Sheriff Taylor!

Andy Griffith hasn't gotten his full dues as an actor over the years. Despite the campiness of the Andy Griffith Show and even Matlock, he was a gifted actor and could indeed play the full range. Luckily for us he usually played a likeable, familiar character and I'd like to believe that reflected him in real life too.

[cjj]

And was a very funny comedian too as well as a good musician. He could indeed play the full range...

R.I.P. Andy...

[beatlefan]

I learned a lot of lessons from that show growing up..... *sigh*

R.I.P. Andy.....

[doctorwho]

He was one of those rare all-around performers, from movies to records to TV, and from drama to comedy ... rest in peace, you will be missed.

[rickenbrother]

[jimk]

Yes, he certainly could pick and sing. I remember Matlock fondly. I always enjoyed watching reruns of that show. RIP Andy.
JimK

[JakeK]

A good actor who will be remembered fondly. RIP, Andy.

[lennon211]

He really was a versatile performer. Watch A Face in the Crowd and then No Time for Sergeants. Brilliant work from his pre-TV days. I watched a lot of reruns of his shows and always found him to be an immensely enjoyable presence.

[T.A.R.]

[wmthor]

A very talented entertainer, Broadway, movies, TV, singer/songwriter, and guitar player. He even had his own Limited Edition Martin D-18



RIP Mr. Griffith

[kiramdear]

Unlike some other stars who faked it, Andy could actually play guitar.