The Twitterverse is still filling with tributes from various celebrities and fans who, as a testament to Griffith’s wide-ranging career, focused on a variety of the actor’s achievements. We are blessed to have known him. We will cherish is his art, his music, his talent, and of course, our beloved ‘Andy Griffith Show.’ Our prayers and love go out to Cindi. We know that Andy is at peace and that is what is important right now.” Official records released today show the 86-year-old had suffered the attack 24 hours before he died at. His contribution to us, the Surry Arts Council, and the town of Mount Airy cannot be measured. Television legend Andy Griffith died of a heart attack, according to his death certificate. “We are broken hearted. Andy Griffith means the world to the arts everywhere - not just here in Mount Airy. Tanya Jones, executive director of the Surry Arts Council that’s based in Griffith’s hometown of Mount Airy, also mourned the loss. His favorite causes were Outer Banks Conservationists and the Griffith Scholarship Fund at UNC-Chapel Hill.” This was ultimately ruled as his cause of death. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor had suffered a heart attack just 24 hours prior to his death. Griffith died on July 3, 2012, at around 7 a.m. Griffith has been laid to rest on his beloved Roanoke Island. It's been nearly eight years since legendary actor Andy Griffith died, and there may be some details that fans don't know about The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock star's death. I cannot imagine life without Andy, but I take comfort and strength in God’s Grace and in the knowledge that Andy is at peace and with God.”Ī more general statement from the family said: “Andy Griffith passed away, after an illness, during the early morning on July 3 at his home in Manteo, N.C., with his wife Cindi at his side. However, he had a son Andy Griffith Jr, who caused the death of his unborn child after beating her up terribly. “He is the love of my life, my constant companion, my partner, and my best friend. Andy Griffith lived a fulfilled life when he was alive and would still be remembered by many even in death. “Andy was a person of incredibly strong Christian faith and was prepared for the day he would be called Home to his Lord,” said Cindi Griffith, the actor’s third wife, to whom he had been married since 1983. Griffith’s widow and members of his North Carolina community also expressed their sorrow. ![]() Andy Griffith His pursuit of excellence and the joy he took in creating served generations & shaped my life I’m forever gratefulRIP Andy- Ron Howard July 3, 2012
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