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Actor Andy Griffith dies at 86
Actor Andy Griffith dies at 86
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Television legend and Southern icon Andy Griffith died at 86 on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. He was best known for his role on "The Andy Griffith Show," but he found a new audience later in life for his role as the attorney "Matlock." He started his career as a comedian and singer, starring on Broadway and scored with critics in a dramatic role in the film, "A Face in the Crowd."
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