Matlock

the Web Editors 7-03-2012
Andy Griffith tribute image by TheGodArticle.com via Facebook.

Andy Griffith tribute image by TheGodArticle.com via Facebook.

Beloved TV actor Andy Griffith has died, according to news reports. He was 86.

According to USA Today:

Griffith died this morning.

Former UNC President Bill Friday says The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock actor died at his home in Dare County, North Carolina around 7 a.m.

Friday, who is a close friend of the actor, confirmed the news to WITN News.