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Sheriff Confirms Andy Griffith Has Died, Say Actor Has Been "Laid To Rest"
WITN ^ | July 3, 2012

Posted on 07/03/2012 7:10:28 AM PDT by Semper911

Former UNC President Bill Friday says Andy Griffith died this morning in Dare County. Friday, who is a close friend of the actor, confirmed that to WITN News.

Dare County Sheriff Doug Doughtie confirms to WITN News that an ambulance went to Andy Griffith's home at 7 a.m. this morning.

The sheriff says he is checking to get more information on the condition of the person who the ambulance was called for.

The 86-year-old Griffith lives on Roanoke Island, not far from the Lost Colony, a play he performed in right after high school.

Griffith was born in Mount Airy, and is most known for his role as "Andy Taylor" from 1960 to 1968.

(Excerpt) Read more at witn.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: North Carolina
KEYWORDS: abortion; andygriffith; deathpanels; hollywood; obamacare; obituary; zerocare
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To: Gaffer

Oh come now, just because he did commercials trying to sell the American people on the virtues of Bambycare!!


161 posted on 07/03/2012 11:49:48 AM PDT by JaguarXKE (If my Fluffy had a puppy, it would look like the puppy Obama ate!)
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To: al baby
yup looks like he died before he could vote for obama again

What makes you think he won't still vote for Bamby? He is, after all, a Democrat.

162 posted on 07/03/2012 11:52:23 AM PDT by JaguarXKE (If my Fluffy had a puppy, it would look like the puppy Obama ate!)
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To: GSWarrior
I remember seeing this movie when I was a kid.


163 posted on 07/03/2012 11:52:51 AM PDT by GSWarrior (Democrats have finally figured out how to tax the air that you breathe.)
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To: Lazamataz

A committed Leftist? Really, I missed that memo. Never heard him stumping for any liberals. He conveyed American values.

Therefore, I consider you a cold-hearted prick.


164 posted on 07/03/2012 11:54:07 AM PDT by BlackjackPershing ("The Business of America is Business"--President Calvin Coolidge)
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To: BlackjackPershing

Griffith did political ads for Obama in 2008.


165 posted on 07/03/2012 11:56:08 AM PDT by ScottinVA (Buying Drain-O requires photo I.D... yet voting doesn't???)
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To: al baby

When has death ever stopped a Democrat from voting, multiple times in many cases?


166 posted on 07/03/2012 11:56:50 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (In honor of my late father, GunnerySgt/Commo Chief, USMC 1943-65)
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To: Semper911

RIP Andy.


167 posted on 07/03/2012 12:01:51 PM PDT by NoLibZone (We must get down on our knees each day and thank God that McCain/Palin didn't win in '08.)
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To: Semper911

Mr. Griffith, sorry to hear of your passing, and please RIP, but I’m glad I won’t have to listen to anymore of your dumb ObamaCare and AARP commercials. I guess they’ll be looking for another spokesman.


168 posted on 07/03/2012 12:03:06 PM PDT by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
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To: el_texicano

He was a great entertainer, regardless of politics. I refuse to grave dance or wish ill of the departed simply because of their politics.


169 posted on 07/03/2012 12:04:25 PM PDT by Choose Ye This Day (There's no shame in attacking a criminal's bean bag. -- Ron Swanson)
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To: moviefan8

I absolutely love that movie!

“Back where I come from, a fellah looks too dignified, we figure he’s tryin’ to steal your watch!” Classic.


170 posted on 07/03/2012 12:11:15 PM PDT by DemforBush (A Repo man is *always* intense!)
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To: Semper911

Obamacare becomes legal and one of its biggest supporters kicks off. Irony at work.

I always pictured the “real” Andy Griffith as the character he played in the movie “A Face In The Crowd”.


171 posted on 07/03/2012 12:12:58 PM PDT by ozzymandus
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To: el_texicano

What do you expect from a UNC tar head?


172 posted on 07/03/2012 12:15:45 PM PDT by boomop1 (term limits will only save this country.)
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To: el_texicano
So, if they did a remake of "Mayberry," who would play the leading roles?

Barney Frank as Sheriff Andy Taylor?
Joe Biden as Barney Fife?
Hillary Clinton as Aunt Bea?

173 posted on 07/03/2012 12:18:08 PM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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To: BlackjackPershing
A committed Leftist? Really, I missed that memo. Never heard him stumping for any liberals. He conveyed American values. Therefore, I consider you a cold-hearted prick.

Therefore, I consider you an ignorant prick.

174 posted on 07/03/2012 12:18:23 PM PDT by Lazamataz (People who resort to Godwin's Law are just like Hitler.)
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To: el_texicano

“I won’t miss him in the least.”

Neither will I! The old Bolshevik Bastard!


175 posted on 07/03/2012 12:19:13 PM PDT by vette6387
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To: Adder
He taught my brother in-law English at Goldsboro High School.
176 posted on 07/03/2012 12:19:13 PM PDT by boomop1 (term limits will only save this country.)
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To: IbJensen
True.

Not to worry, he'll still vote for Obama in the fall and the straight Dem ticket for the next few decades.

177 posted on 07/03/2012 12:22:22 PM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Math is hard. Harder if you're stupid.)
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To: Bratch

Thanks for that.


178 posted on 07/03/2012 12:31:51 PM PDT by Excellence (9/11 was an act of faith.)
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To: el_texicano

NC residents soured on the old lib after his shameful pimping for CommieCare.


179 posted on 07/03/2012 12:40:57 PM PDT by NKP_Vet
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To: Verginius Rufus

Now that is a frightening lineup. Sounds more like Outer Limits.


180 posted on 07/03/2012 12:43:01 PM PDT by el_texicano (Palinista to the core!)
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