Andy Griffith dies at age 86

7:29 AM, Jul 3, 2012   |    comments
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Beloved actor Andy Griffith died Tuesday morning.

Former UNC President Bill Friday says the Mayberry R.F.D. 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.

Emergency medical crews responded to Griffith's home this morning, Dare County Sheriff J.D. Doughtie told WAVY.com.

USA Today